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Alpha Lyrae (Vega)

Alpha Lyrae (α Lyr), also known as Vega, is a spectral class A0Vvar star of magnitude 0.03 located in the constellation Lyra. α Lyr is one of the brighter stars in Lyra and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Lyrae
      1. Short name:
      2. α Lyr
      1. Common name:
      2. Vega
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A0Vvar
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.03
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 18h 36m 56.19s
      1. Declination:
      2. +38° 46' 58.8"