Lyra (Constellation)
Lyra is a small
constellation but is easily recognizable as its brightest star
Vega is, after Arcturus in
Boötes, the second brightest star in the northern hemisphere.
Named stars in Lyra
Alpha Lyrae - Vega
Beta Lyrae - Sheliak
Gamma Lyrae - Sulafat
Eta Lyrae - Aladfar
Mu Lyrae - Alathfar
Notable Features
M56 - Globular Cluster
M57 or NGC 6720 - The Ring Nebula
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