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Lyra Constellation Research Paper

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The Lyra constellation lies in the northern sky; It is located in the fourth quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ4) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -40° between spring and autumn, and nearly overhead, in temperate latitudes, during the summer months. From the southern hemisphere, it is visible low in the northern sky during the winter months; it’s quite a small constellation, making it 52nd in size. The major stars in Lyra include: Vega, the brightest star, Sulafat, the second brighter star, Sheliak, R Lyrae, δ Lyrae (Delta Lyrae), the Double Double, RR Lyrae, DM Lyrae, κ Lyrar (Kappa Lyrae), Alathfar μ Lyrae (Mu Lyrae), the Gliese 758, and Kuiper 90 (17 Lyrae C, Gliese 747AB). The star shows a regular pattern of pulsation

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