About Vega
Vega, also designated as Alpha Lyrae, is the brightest star in the constellation of Lyra. It is one of the most luminous stars in the Sun's neighborhood and the fifth brightest star in the night sky, located only 25 light-years from Earth.
Vega forms a part of the famous Summer Triangle asterism, along with Altair and Deneb. Its striking brilliance and nearness to Earth have made it pivotal in diverse fields, from navigation to astronomy.
Facts & Figures 🌟
- Constellation: Lyra
- Distance from Earth: 25 light years
- Apparent Magnitude: 0.03
- Spectral Type: A0V
- Radius: 2.362 solar radii
