"Beta Lyrae" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. A binary star system approximately 882 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. Wikipedia link: Beta Lyrae Categories (topical): Stars Translations (binary star system in the constellation Lyra): Sheliak (German), β Lyrae (German), Beta Lyrae (German)

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