Lyra
The lyre. Genitive Lyrae, abbreviated Lyr. Introduced by Ptolemy.
Area
286.49 sq°
52 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Lyrae
magnitude 0.03
Best seen
July
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
90°N to 64°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| α Lyrae | 0.03 | 7001 |
| γ Lyrae | 3.24 | 7178 |
| β Lyrae | 3.45 | 7106 |
Deep sky
Objects with a Messier number or a name people use.
| Object | Catalogue | Type | Magnitude | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M56 | NGC 6779 | Globular cluster | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| M57 | Ring nebula in Lyra · NGC 6720 | Planetary nebula | 9.0 | 2.5 |
- Magnitude: — where NGC 2000 gives none.
- Size: the largest dimension, in arcminutes.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Lyra
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
