Lyra, the lyre or harp:
A small but ancient constellation that is very easy to spot in
the northern skies. Lyra contains the star Vega (the fifth brightest
star in the night sky) and is one-third of the asterism known as
the "Summer Triangle". Lyra represents the lyre or harp
of the Greek musician Orpheus. Orpheus played the instrument so
well he could tame wild beasts with its music, and even impressed
the gods with his abilities. Lyra can be found high in the night
sky, underneath the head of Draco, the dragon. The constellation
is visible throughout the summer and well into the fall.
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