38 Lyncis

38 Lyncis
Observation data; Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Lynx
Right ascension	09h 18m 50.67s
Declination	+36° 48' 10.4"
Apparent magnitude (V)	+3.82
Absolute magnitude (V)	0.96
Distance	122 ly; (37.42 pc)
Spectral type	A1V
Other designations
	Maculata, HR 3690, HD 80081, BD +37 1965, HIP 45688, SAO 61391, FK5 ---, UBV 8876, GC 12830

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38 Lyncis (38 Lyn, 38 Lyncis) is a Class A1, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Lynx. Johannes Hevelius was referring to the Eurasian lynx, which he and others perceived as being spotted like a leopard.^{[citation needed]} 38 Lyncis is a binary double star located about 120 light-years from Earth.

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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Lynx
Right ascension	09^h 18^m 50.67^s
Declination	+36° 48' 10.4"
Apparent magnitude (V)	+3.82
Absolute magnitude (V)	0.96
Distance	122 ly (37.42 pc)
Spectral type	A1V
Other designations
Maculata, HR 3690, HD 80081, BD +37 1965, HIP 45688, SAO 61391, FK5 ---, UBV 8876, GC 12830