Lyra
constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Lyra is a constellation in the northern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Lyr |
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| Genitive | Lyrae |
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪərə/, genitive /ˈlaɪəriː/ |
| Symbolism | Lyre, harp |
| Right ascension | 19 |
| Declination | +40 |
| Quadrant | NQ4 |
| Area | 286 sq. deg. (52nd) |
| Main stars | 5 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 25 |
| Stars with planets | 62 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
| Brightest star | Vega (α Lyr) (0.03m) |
| Messier objects | 2 |
| Meteor showers | Lyrids June Lyrids Alpha Lyrids |
| Bordering constellations | Draco Hercules Vulpecula Cygnus |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. [1] | |
References change
- ↑ Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion (2007). Stars and Planets Guide, Collins, London. ISBN 978-0-00-725120-9. Princeton University Press, Princeton. ISBN 978-0-691-13556-4.
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