In Astronomy. What or who is Lyra and what is her story?

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In Astronomy. What or who is Lyra and what is her story?

Answer 1

Lyra (pronounced /ˈlaɪrə/, Latin: lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Lyra is a small constellation, but its principal star, Vega, is one of the brightest in the sky. Lyra took its name from the stringed musical instrument well known for its use in Classical Antiquity and still in some areas of Greece.[2]

According to ancient Greek mythology, the young god Hermes created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell (khelus) which he covered with animal hide and antelope horns. Lyres were associated with Apollonian virtues of moderation and equilibrium, contrasting the Dionysian pipes which represented ecstasy and celebration.[2]

Beginning at the north, Lyra is surrounded by the Dragon Draco, the Greek hero Hercules, the Little Fox Vulpecula and Cygnus the swan.[3]

Answer 2

This constellation will become more significant in the future. It's brightest star will become the north star by the year 14,000 AD.

Answer 3

A Google search would have answered your question much faster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyra_(const...