Vega

star in the constellation Lyra
Place a_type_main_sequence_star Q3427
Vega
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Vega

Summary

Vega is an A-type main sequence star[1]. Vega draws 3,916 Wikipedia views per month (a_type_main_sequence_star category, ranking #1 of 2).[2]

Key Facts

  • Vega's instance of is recorded as A-type main sequence star[3].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as navigational star[4].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as Delta Scuti variable[5].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as double star[6].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source[7].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as high proper-motion star[8].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as ultraviolet source[9].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as variable star[10].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as star[11].
  • Vega's instance of is recorded as pulsating variable star[12].
  • Vega's constellation is recorded as Lyra[13].
  • Vega's spectral class is recorded as A0Va[14].
  • Vega is part of Summer Triangle[15].
  • Vega is part of Castor Moving Group[16].
  • Vega's Commons category is recorded as Vega[17].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as SAO 67174[18].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J18365633+3847012[19].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as HD 172167[20].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as HIP 91262[21].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as HR 7001[22].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 18352+3844[23].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as GJ 721[24].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as GJ 721.0[25].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as α Lyr[26].
  • Vega's catalog code is recorded as ADS 11510 A[27].

Body

Geography

Part of include Summer Triangle[15], an asterism[28] and Castor Moving Group[16], a moving group[29].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include A-type main sequence star[3], navigational star[4], Delta Scuti variable[5], double star[6], near-infrared source[7], and high proper-motion star[8].

History and Context

Catalog codes include SAO 67174[18], 2MASS J18365633+3847012[19], HD 172167[20], HIP 91262[21], HR 7001[22], and IRAS 18352+3844[23].

Cultural Significance

Things named for Vega include Vega[30], a rocket model[31].

Why It Matters

Vega draws 3,916 Wikipedia views per month (a_type_main_sequence_star category, ranking #1 of 2).[2] Vega has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] Vega is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for Vega include Vega[30], a rocket model[31].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Q53997770. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . SIMBAD. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · 惑星矮星 · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Declination {'unit': 'Q28390', 'amount': '+38.783688956'}, {'unit': 'Q209426', 'amount': '+2320'}, {'unit': 'Q209426', 'amount': '+2320.9'}
    Right ascension {'unit': 'Q28390', 'amount': '+279.234734787'}, {'unit': 'Q209426', 'amount': '+16688'}, {'unit': 'Q116432563', 'amount': '+66793'}
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  2. 22d ago · 惑星矮星 · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Instance of A-type main sequence star, navigational star, Delta Scuti variable +7
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  3. 8w ago · Huntster · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Absolute magnitude {'amount': '+0.582'}
    Spectral class A0Va
    Instance of A-type main sequence star, navigational star, Delta Scuti variable +7
    Catalog code SAO 67174, 2MASS J18365633+3847012, HD 172167 +45
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  4. 8w ago · 惑星矮星 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Local thumb
    Instance of A-type main sequence star, navigational star, Delta Scuti variable +7
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