38 Lyncis (38 Lyn / 38 Lyncis) is a Class A1, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Lynx. It sometimes called by the Latin names Maculosa and Maculata, which synonymously mean "The Spotted One". Johannes Hevelius was referring to the Eurasian lynx, which he and others perceived as being spotted like a leopard.

38 Lyncis is a binary double star located about 120 light-years from Earth.

References

• HD 80081 -- Star in double system. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-01-31..

External links

• Yale Bright Star Catalog; click on Lynx