Vega

A blue-white star 26 light-years away in the constellation Lyra; a dust disk that surrounds it may harbor a planet.

Resources

Lyra, the Harp It's easy to find Lyra, the harp, by first...

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Current and future pole stars
Moving On Monday, July 23, 2012

Radio Programs

Future Beacons Lining up the North Stars Monday, July 23, 2012
More Vega The bright stars of the “ox boy” Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Vega A star that spins in a hurry Monday, July 9, 2012
Summer Triangle The brilliant Summer Triangle Sunday, July 8, 2012
Vega Crowning the evening sky Saturday, September 4, 2010

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