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Vega

Vega (also known as Alpha Lyrae) is a star in the constellation Lyra. It located at Right Ascension 18h 36.938m and Declination 38° 47.017'.
 

 

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Vega

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Lyrae

Constellation

  Lyra

SAO Catalog Number

  67174

HD Catalog Number

  172167

FK5 Catalog Number

  699

Magnitude

  0.03

Spectral Class

  A0Va

Location

  18h 36.938m (Right Ascension)

  38° 47.017' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.202 (Right Ascension)

  0.286 (Declination)