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Latest revision as of 12:18, 9 April 2025
This is the name of the star α Lyrae in the constellation of Lyra. Kunitzsch and Smart (2006) note that it was applied in medieval times from an abbreviation of its original name alnasr al-waqi', "the Swooping Eagle (or Vulture)," alternatively used as an asterism name for α, ε, and ζ Lyr. Being used from the end of the 10th century CE, "Vega" is one of the oldest Arabic star names applied in Europe
Etymology and History
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was approved with this spelling by the IAU WGSN in 2016.
Weblinks
Reference
- References (general)
- References (early modern)
- Ian Ridpath's website (Star Tales )
