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Spectral TypeA0V
Temperature9,602 K
A0V TypeConstellation: Lyra

Vega

Alpha Lyrae

Vega is a bright, nearby star that has served as a calibration point for astronomy.

Distance
25 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
455 million years
Estimated
Mass
2.14 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
2.36 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
9,602 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
40.1 L☉
Total Energy Output

Astrophysical Data

Apparent Magnitude0.03
Absolute Magnitude0.58
Spectral ClassificationA0V

Size Comparison

Sun (1 R☉)
Vega (2.36 R☉)