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==Etymology and History== |
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[[File:Lyn Cat hevel.jpeg|alt=screenshot(s) of text|thumb|Lynx Star Catalogue, page from Hevelius (1687)]] |
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[[File:Lyn Hevelius.JPG|thumb|Lynx described by Hevelius (1687)]] |
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In this area of only faint stars, ancient civilisations like the Greeks, Romans, Babylonians haven't defined any constellation. The brightest star in Lynx has 3.14 mag but there are only two stars in this huge area that are brighter than 4 mag. In today's big cities (and in ancient times: in nights with full moon) this region appeared almost empty. |
In this area of only faint stars, ancient civilisations like the Greeks, Romans, Babylonians haven't defined any constellation. The brightest star in Lynx has 3.14 mag but there are only two stars in this huge area that are brighter than 4 mag. In today's big cities (and in ancient times: in nights with full moon) this region appeared almost empty. |
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Revision as of 13:25, 25 January 2025
One of the 88 IAU constellations. The constellation was invented by Hevelius and first published in their 1687 star catalogue and atlas.
Etymology and History
In this area of only faint stars, ancient civilisations like the Greeks, Romans, Babylonians haven't defined any constellation. The brightest star in Lynx has 3.14 mag but there are only two stars in this huge area that are brighter than 4 mag. In today's big cities (and in ancient times: in nights with full moon) this region appeared almost empty.
Origin of Constellation
The constellation was invented by Jan and Elisabeta Hevelius, published in their celestial atlas.
