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Lyra

Small but prominent constellation of the northern hemisphere, represented as the harp of Orpheus. Its brightest star is Vega.

Epsilon Lyrae is a system of four gravitationally linked stars. Beta Lyrae is an eclipsing binary. The Ring nebula, M57, is a planetary nebula.

lyra

One of two different musical instruments: either an alternative spelling of lira, or a percussion instrument with tuned steel bars or plates which are played with hammers, similar to the Stahlspiel, used in English military bands and made for them in the shape of a lyre.



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They are the earthly counterparts of the heavenly lovers, the Cow-herd and the Spinning-maid in the constellations of Lyra and Aquila.
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
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