✨ Lyra
Lyr · lyre / harp · Northern sky
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Lyra is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning lyre / harp; stars within it are named in the genitive form Lyrae.
Facts about Lyra
| Constellation | Lyra |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Lyr |
| Genitive (Latin) | Lyrae |
| Meaning | lyre / harp |
| Brightest star | Vega (apparent magnitude 0.03) |
| Area | 286 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
| Messier objects here | 2 |
Deep-sky objects in Lyra
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