Epsilon Lyrae

Epsilon Lyrae

Lyra

4.67
Apparent Mag
162
Distance (ly)
A8V
Spectral Type
7,750
Temperature (K)

Epsilon Lyrae is the famous Double-Double star near Vega. Each component is itself a binary, making it a quadruple system.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.67
Absolute Magnitude1.1
Distance162 light-years
Spectral TypeA8V
Temperature7,750 K
Luminosity30 L☉
Radius2 R☉
Mass1.9 M☉
Right Ascension18h 44m 20.4s
Declination+39° 40′ 12.1″
ConstellationLyra

Notable Facts

  • Epsilon Lyrae is known as the Double-Double
  • Each visible component is itself a close binary
  • It is a popular test of telescope optics

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