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Vega's about 26 light years away, but it's getting closer.
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How far is Vega?
Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.It is located approximately 25.3 light years from us.
Which star is brighter Vega or Betelgeuse?
Brightnest is a factor of luminousity and distance as seen from Earth. (Apparent magnitude)Vega - 0.03.Betelgeuse: 0.42So Betelgeuse is brighter as viewed from Earth.
Is Vega or Betelgeuse the brightest star?
Brightness is a function of a stars luminosity as observed from Earth. So our Sun is the brightest. Vega has an apparent magnitude of: 0.03 Betelgeuse has an apparent magnitude of 0.42 So, in apparent magnitude, Vega is brighter.
What does earth's axis point towards?
Currently the Earth's pole points toward Polaris in Ursa Minor. 5000 years ago it pointed towards Vega.
Someone named the star Vega. Who?
The name Vega (Alpha Lyra) was originally Wega from the Arabic word "Falling". This because Arab astronomers called the constellation Lyra "the falling eagle".
How far away is vega away from earth?
27 light years
How far is vega from the center of the milky way?
Just about as far as we are. Compared to the distance to the center of the Milky Way, Vega is fairly close - basically our immediate neighbor.
How far is Vega?
Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.It is located approximately 25.3 light years from us.
Which star is brighter Vega or Betelgeuse?
Brightnest is a factor of luminousity and distance as seen from Earth. (Apparent magnitude)Vega - 0.03.Betelgeuse: 0.42So Betelgeuse is brighter as viewed from Earth.
What is the difference between star Vega and star Capella?
Vega is brighter than Capella. Vega is closer to Earth than Capella. Vega is blue-white, Capella is yellow-ish. The name Vega comes from Arabic, whereas the name Capella comes from Latin. The meaning of Vega is a type of bird, the meaning of Capella is a type of mammal. :o)
Who is britney vega?
Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra. Vega is only about the tenth of the age of the sun and is 25 light years away from Earth. Vegas if the fifth brightest star in the night sky.
What has the author L Eduardo Vega written?
L. Eduardo Vega has written: 'Comet dis'aster' -- subject(s): Collisions with Earth, Comets, Fiction
Is Vega or Betelgeuse the brightest star?
Brightness is a function of a stars luminosity as observed from Earth. So our Sun is the brightest. Vega has an apparent magnitude of: 0.03 Betelgeuse has an apparent magnitude of 0.42 So, in apparent magnitude, Vega is brighter.
What does earth's axis point towards?
Currently the Earth's pole points toward Polaris in Ursa Minor. 5000 years ago it pointed towards Vega.
How far is La Vega from Santo Domingo?
Is 1 hr from santo domingo republica dominicana
How old is the star vega?
Vega is about 500 million years old, but it is evolving so quickly that it has already approached the midpoint of its life.
Who plays Carmen in 'Spy Kids'?
Alexa Vega
