Vega

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

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

Vega Crowning the evening sky Saturday, September 4, 2010

Vega A star with a bulging waistline Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Dusty Stars Looking for dusty stars Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Vegan Planets? Making contact with another solar system Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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