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* There are over 25 stars in the constellation [See Link] * The Main ones are:- *
* α Lyr (Vega): with an apparent brightness of 0.03m this is the second brightest star of the northern hemisphere (after Arcturus) and the fifth brightest star in all and lies at a distance of only 25.3 ly. * β Lyr (Sheliak): a group of eclipsing binaries. * γ Lyr (Sulafat): the main star of this multiple star system is of magnitude 3.24m * δ Lyr: a double star consisting of a blue-white star of mag. 6m and a semi-regular red giant * ε Lyr: a well-known quadruple star, also called "the Double Double" * ζ Lyr: another double star. * RR Lyr: lent its name to a class of pulsating variable rated r superstars.
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∙ 15y ago"The Harp" a northern constellation lying between Hercules and Cygnus; contains the brilliant star Vega
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∙ 13y agoThe constellation Lyra in Greek mythology, the lira was invented by Hermes when he was a boy. The name comes from a stringed musical instrument.
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∙ 14y agothe vega star
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∙ 11y agoFrom the instrument lyre
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What is the name of Vega's constellation?
Lyra.
What constellation is directly over head tonight at 1000 PM in Placerville California?
Probably Lyra or Cygnus
What does vega and rigel mean?
Arabic, a Male name for Foot. Rigel is a blue star of the first magnitude that marks the hunter's left foot in the Orion constellation.
Is there a meteorite shower in Idaho falls?
At the time of asking the annual Lyrid meteor shower is from 16th to 26th April and peaks on 21st 22nd April. The radiant shower can be seen in the constellation of Lyra.
How many stars are in lyra?
5 stars are in Lyra.
What is the constellation between Cygnus and Hercules?
Lyra Lyra
Are the special features of Draco constellation?
what are special features in the draco star
What is the longitude hours of the constellation Lyra?
logitude hours of lyra
Who is the ruler of the constellation Lyra?
There is no such thing as a "ruler of a constellation".
How high can Lyra the star heat up?
Lyra is a constellation not a star
What is vega's constellation?
Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra
What constellation is associated with this constellation picture a musical instrument?
Lyra
What is the triangle constellation called?
lyra
What is the name of Vega's constellation?
Lyra.
What constellation is home to the Ring Nebula?
lyra
This constellation pictures a musical instrument?
lyra.
What is the nickname for the constellation Lyra?
the Lyre/ Summer
