Constellation | |
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Abbreviation | Lyr |
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Genitive | Lyrae |
Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪərə/, genitive /ˈlaɪəriː/ |
Symbolism | the Lyre, harp |
Right ascension | 19 h |
Declination | +40° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 286 sq. deg. (52nd) |
Main stars | 5 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
25 |
Stars with planets | 10 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
Brightest star | Vega (α Lyr) (0.03m) |
Nearest star | 2MASS J18353790+3259545 (18.51 ly, 5.67 pc) |
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. |