Al Vega

Vega Vega Brightest star in the constellation Lyra "Star Vega" redirects here. For the psychologist, see Star Vega (psychologist). For other uses, see Vega (disambiguation). Vega is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Lyra. It has the Bayer designation α Lyrae, which is Latinised to Alpha Lyrae and abbreviated Alpha Lyr or α Lyr. This star is relatively close at only 25 light-years (7.7 parsecs) from the Sun, and one of the most luminous stars in the Sun's neighborhood. It is the fifth-brightest star in the night sky, and the second-brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus. Quick facts Constellation, Pronunciation ... Vega Location of Vega (circled) Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 Constellation Lyra Pronunciation…

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