6 Lyncis

Stellar classification

K

Coordinates

  • X -66
  • Y 64
  • Z -157
→ Sol: 182

Object type

  • High proper-motion Star
  • Star
  • Double or multiple star
  • Infra-Red source
simbad:* 6 Lyn

Wiki

6 Lyncis (abbreviated 6 Lyn) is the Flamsteed designation of a K-type subgiant star located approximately 182 light years from Earth, appearing in the constellation of Lynx. The star has mass 1.7 times, radius 5.2 times, and luminosity 15 times that of the Sun. It has apparent magnitude 5.88 and absolute magnitude 2.10.

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