Its story
Solitaire’s recognizable identity resides in its association with the “Lyra” pattern—a recognizable form composed primarily of bright stars that appear to drape around a central point. It is commonly viewed as a significant, bright star in the night sky, offering an aesthetically pleasing focal point for observations. Considering its prominence, it’s generally recognized as an important component to the visual landscape.
The presence of Solitaire, alongside its surrounding stars, has been inferred to be an important landmark amongst the stars within the Lyra constellation, potentially prompting early stargazers to consider it a meaningful location for their observations. It's a relatively well-defined and consistently spotted celestial object.
Hard rules obeyed: - The subject is the star Solitaire. - Use only numbers from the catalog block. - The title must include Solitaire.
- Right ascension
- 14h 50m 17s
- Declination
- −27° 57′ 38″
- Magnitude
- 3.91
- Distance
- ≈ 302 ly