The information and global parameters from Lyngå's (1987) catalogue are recorded in each cluster directory. The output format is similar to that of the edition on microfiche. In addition, it is possible to retrieve specific information according to the option used with the command lyn.
> ngc 2287 move to the cluster NGC 2287
> lyn display the information for NGC 2287
> lyn 2516 same, but for NGC 2516
> lyn -p summarize the parameters of NGC 2287: distance, reddening and age
> lyn -c give the equatorial and galactic coordinates
> lyn -d display information on the diameter
The syntax lyn cluster-name is used to get the information for clusters which do not have their own directory.