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Lyre, Lyra Constellation

Colorization of a lyre representing constellation Lyra. Its principal star, Vega, a corner of the Summer Triangle, is one of the brightest stars in the sky. Lyra is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.

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Lyre, Lyra Constellation

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Colorization of a lyre representing constellation Lyra. Its principal star, Vega, a corner of the Summer Triangle, is one of the brightest stars in the sky. Lyra is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.

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3900 x 3959 px | 44.2 MB

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33.0 x 33.5 cm | 13.0 x 13.2 in (300 dpi)

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