An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Lyra
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Cang (#)
Fr.: Lyre  

The Lyre. A small, bright constellation in the northern hemisphere
at about 19h right ascension, 40° declination.
The brightest star in Lyra is → Vega.

Etymology (EN): L. lyra, from Gk. lyra, a foreign word of uncertain origin.

Etymology (PE): Cang “harp,” frpm Mid.Pers. cang “harp.”