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Fixed star [[Vega]], Alpha Lyrae, is a massive 0.0 magnitude pale sapphire star in the Handle of the Lyre, [[Lyra (Constellation)|Lyra Constellation. The traditional name Vega was originally Wega, which came from Arabic word wāqi‘ which means falling or landing. This in turn comes from an-nasr al-wāqi‘ which means The Falling Eagle. | Fixed star [[Vega]], Alpha Lyrae, is a massive 0.0 magnitude pale sapphire star in the Handle of the Lyre, [[Lyra (Constellation)|Lyra Constellation]]. The traditional name Vega was originally Wega, which came from Arabic word wāqi‘ which means falling or landing. This in turn comes from an-nasr al-wāqi‘ which means The Falling Eagle. | ||
Arabic for The Falling Eagle, Vega is the principal star in constellation Lyra. The brightest fixed star of the northern sky has a Venus nature with a blend of Neptune and Mercury. The Babylonians called Vega the Star of the Queen of Life. In a good cosmic configuration, Vega is supposed to give artistic talents, especially for music and acting, but also a liking for good living. | Arabic for The Falling Eagle, Vega is the principal star in constellation Lyra. The brightest fixed star of the northern sky has a Venus nature with a blend of Neptune and Mercury. The Babylonians called Vega the Star of the Queen of Life. In a good cosmic configuration, Vega is supposed to give artistic talents, especially for music and acting, but also a liking for good living. | ||