Vega (α Lyrae) is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra. Vega is about 25 light-years (ly) away. The star is part of the great summer triangle.
With its magnitude of 0. 0 mag, it was formerly used as a reference star for brightness measurements (photometry).
| Vega | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Right ascension | 18h 36m 56.34s |
| Declination | +38° 47′ 1.3″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 0.03 mag |
| Distance | (25.0 ± 0.1) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Lyrae |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 7001 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 91262 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 67174 |
