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BASIC INFO
Vega, also known as Alpha Lyrae, is a bright star located in the constellation of Lyra, approximately 25 light-years away from Earth. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and serves as a prominent navigational marker. Vega is classified as an A-type main-sequence star, meaning it is relatively young, hot, and luminous. With a surface temperature of about 9,500 Kelvin, Vega emits a brilliant white-blue light. It rotates rapidly, completing one full rotation in less than a day, leading to its slightly flattened shape. Vega played a significant role in the history of astronomy, as it was the first star to be photographed, aside from the Sun
ADVANCED INFO
Size: 2.04 million miles across
Mass: 2.1 solar masses
Distance from Earth: 25.05 light-years
Galaxy: Milky Way
Age: 450 million years old
Luminosity: 40.12 L
Type: A0 Main sequence star
Temperature: 16,800 Fahrenheit (9,330 Celsius) (At surface)
SOME RANDOM FACTS
Vega was the first star, aside from the Sun, to be photographed. This historic image was captured in 1850 by astronomer William Bond.
Vega rotates very rapidly, completing one full rotation on its axis in less than a day. This fast rotation causes the star to bulge slightly at its equator, giving it an oblate shape.
Vega played a significant role in ancient navigation as it was used as a guiding star.
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