Vega is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, located in the constellation Lyra. It is about 25 light-years away from Earth and is classified as a type A main-sequence star. Vega is approximately twice as massive as the Sun and has a surface temperature of around 9,600 Kelvin, giving it a bluish-white color. As a prominent star, Vega has been used for navigation and is part of the Summer Triangle, a prominent asterism formed by Vega, Deneb, and Altair. It is also known for its role in various cultures and has been studied extensively in astronomy for its brightness and proximity.