Lyra

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Lyra
English Name:The Lyre

Abbreviation:Lyr

Genitive:Lyrae

Hemisphere:Northern

Season:summer

This small constellation is home to M57 - the Ring Nebula as well as the bright star Vega. Vega is one of the three stars in the summer triangle.

Map

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Lyr map.png

City Deepsky Project Objects

M57

M56

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