Alpha Lyncis

Summary

Alpha Lyncis is a variable star^[1]. It draws 20 Wikipedia views per month (variable_star category, ranking #17 of 158).^[2]

Key Facts

• Alpha Lyncis's instance of is recorded as variable star^[3].
• Alpha Lyncis's instance of is recorded as infrared source^[4].
• Alpha Lyncis's instance of is recorded as high proper-motion star^[5].
• Alpha Lyncis's instance of is recorded as double star^[6].
• Alpha Lyncis's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source^[7].
• Alpha Lyncis's constellation is recorded as Lynx^[8].
• Alpha Lyncis's spectral class is recorded as K6III^[9].
• Alpha Lyncis's companion of is recorded as Q75172683^[10].
• Alpha Lyncis's companion of is recorded as Q75175759^[11].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J09210335+3423332^[12].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as HD 80493^[13].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as HIP 45860^[14].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as HR 3705^[15].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 09180+3436^[16].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as SAO 61414^[17].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as α Lyn^[18].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as ASCC 582371^[19].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as BD+35 1979^[20].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as CSV 101039^[21].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as FK5 352^[22].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as GC 12880^[23].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as GCRV 6082^[24].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as HIC 45860^[25].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as IRC +30210^[26].
• Alpha Lyncis's catalog code is recorded as JP11 1799^[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include variable star^[3], infrared source^[4], high proper-motion star^[5], double star^[6], and near-infrared source^[7].

History and Context

Catalog codes include 2MASS J09210335+3423332^[12], HD 80493^[13], HIP 45860^[14], HR 3705^[15], IRAS 09180+3436^[16], and SAO 61414^[17].

Why It Matters

Alpha Lyncis draws 20 Wikipedia views per month (variable_star category, ranking #17 of 158).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]