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].