Lynx: Cosmic Background
Feb 02, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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Episode description
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
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