Lyra

Lyra

Abbreviation:
Lyr
Genitive:
Lyrae
Translation:
The Lyre
Right Ascention:
19h 0m
Declination:
40°

The Lyre (a stringed instrument like a harp) was invented by Hermes as a gift to his half-brother Apollo, who gave it to Orpheus, the musician of the Argonauts.

Messier Objects in this Constellation

NGC Objects in this Constellation