Vega is a very bright and beautiful star at Lyra Constellation.

It is a double star but it isn't visible in this image.

Former magnitude calculations gave Vega value zero because it was the star brightness reference.

This photo was shot with a telephoto lens diaphragmed for the spikes purpose.

by José Ignacio López Sebastián on 2009-10-15 23:01:32 [Original Size] - [Next Image] - [Author's gallery]