Summer constellations

LYR #Lira, #Lyra, #Lyrae, #Lyr. It is a summer constellation (the meridian culminates at around 22 of August 1). It covers 286 square degrees. Lyre (Lyra in Latin) is a constellation in the northern hemisphere, it was also part of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. The Lira is not very big, but it can be found easily thanks to its star α, Vega, which is one of the brightest stars in the sky and is part of the Summer Triangle.

The Carina constellation is located in the southern hemisphere. The name origins in the Latin language and means “Keel”. It was originally part of a bigger constellation called Argo Navis which depicted the entire ship including the Stern and the Sails.

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LYR #Lira, #Lyra, #Lyrae, #Lyr. It is a summer constellation (the meridian culminates at around 22 of August 1). It covers 286 square degrees. Lyre (Lyra in Latin) is a constellation in the northern hemisphere, it was also part of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. The Lira is not very big, but it can be found easily thanks to its star α, Vega, which is one of the brightest stars in the sky and is part of the Summer Triangle.

Stay out past your bedtime with this starry night activity for kids. Make a constellation at home or bring it to the Garden for a darker sky experience.

The Summer Constellations

On summer nights, see one of the easiest-to-find asterisms — the Summer Triangle. Find planetary nebulae, star clusters, and small constellations within its borders!

Auriga

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The Summer Constellations. The Constellation Home Page from The American Association of Amateur Astronomers