One of the brightest stars in the night sky, and apparently, one of the youngest close in our neighborhood. It is extremely hydrogen heavy, with a a low mass of heavy elements contributing to its short lifespan. It is also heavy in Magnesium. It has a right ascension of 18h 36m 56.332s and a declination of +38°47'1.17".
Magnesium
Sources:
Vega. (2001, April 1). Retrieved September 29, 2015.
Visible Spectra of the Elements. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2015
1979A&A....79..174C Page 174. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2015.
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