Вега

3Alp Lyr

Вега is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Lyra. It carries the designation 3Alp Lyr.

Вега lies approximately 25.0 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 25 years ago.

Вега is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Вега has an apparent magnitude of +0.03, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.001.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class A — A-type (White)
Показатель цвета (B−V) -0,001

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +0.03
Абсолютная звёздная величина 0,60
Расстояние 25.0 ly
Созвездие Lyra

Положение

Прямое восхождение 18h 36,94m
Склонение 38° 47,02′

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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