Lyra
Lyr
Rank: #52
286 sq. deg.
Lyra (Latin for 'lyre', from Ancient Greek: λύρα; pronounced: LY-rə) is a small constellation. 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 ("Falling Vulture" or "Falling Eagle"), respectively.
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Lyra
| Genitive | Lyrae |
| Symbolism | The Lyra |
| Right ascension | 18h 50m 00s |
| Declination | +40° 00' 00" |
| Area | |
| Area rank | 52 |
| Brightest star | |
| Best visible at 21:00 | Variable |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
31
Brightest Stars
2
Open Clusters
1
Globular Clusters
26
Galaxies
1
Nebulae
Brightest Stars
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Galaxies
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Nebulae
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