Lynx: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48! 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:30 Background

03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It 

05:29 Brightest Star

07:15 Bayer’s Variable Star

09:05 Gold Star

12:20 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770