Wega

3Alp Lyr

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Vega — Alpha Lyrae, the leading star of the small constellation Lyra — is a white A-type star whose B–V colour index of −0.001 is almost exactly neutral, long making it a photometric benchmark for stellar colour. It shines at apparent magnitude 0.03 from a distance of 25 light-years, and its absolute magnitude of 0.6 shows an intrinsic brightness only modestly above the value it presents to Earth. Positioned at a northern declination of +38°, Vega climbs high overhead from mid-northern latitudes and forms one apex of the Summer Triangle. Its brilliance and pure white light make it one of the most recognisable stars of the northern summer evening.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse A Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,001

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +0.03
Absolute Helligkeit 0,60
Entfernung 25.0 ly
Sternbild Lyra

Position

Rektaszension 18h 36,94m
Deklination 38° 47,02′

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Wega?
Wega is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Wega from Earth?
Wega is approximately 25.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Wega with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.03, Wega is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Wega in?
Wega is located in the constellation Lyra.