NGC 2461 is a magnitude +11.9 star located in the constellation Lynx.
The star was discovered by Bindon Blood Stoney, assistant astronomer to William Parsons, using a 182.88 cm (72 inch) speculum reflector at Birr Castle on the 20th February 1851.
Right Ascension 07h 56m 26.2s, Declination Dec +56° 40' 26"
