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Lyra

Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere

Astronomical objectconstellationQ10484

Also known as Lyr · Lyrae

Right ascension: 1,130 minute of right ascension
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1.Stated in Q100254901
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Declination: 36.5 degree
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1.Stated in Q100254901
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Lyra is a small constellation in the Northern Sky. It is one of the 48 listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of the modern 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Lyra was often represented on star maps as a vulture or an eagle carrying a lyre, and hence is sometimes referred to as Vultur Cadens or Aquila Cadens. Beginning at the north, Lyra is bordered by Draco, Hercules, Vulpecula, and Cygnus. Lyra is nearly overhead in temperate northern latitudes shortly after midnight at the start of summer. From the equator to about the 40th parallel south it is visible low in the northern sky during the same months.

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Named after: lyre
Shares border with: Draco
Hercules
Vulpecula
Cygnus
Part of: Northern celestial hemisphere
Short name: Lyr
Area: 286.5 square degree
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1.ianridpath.com/constellations1.htm
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Official name: Lyra
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1.iau.org/public/themes/constellations/#n4
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