Alpha Scuti
Overlaid DSS image of Alpha Scuti, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Alpha Scuti
α Sct, 1 Aql
BD-08 4638, HD 171443, HR 6973, SAO 142408, HIP 91117
BD-08 4638, HD 171443, HR 6973, SAO 142408, HIP 91117
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.8 | Right Ascension | 18h 35' 12.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 14' 39" S |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Classification | K3III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 81x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant pale orange, no companion noted, rich galactic starfield
Other Data Sources for Alpha Scuti
Nearby objects for Alpha Scuti
5 objects found within 60'
| Barnard 100 | Barnard 100-1 | Barnard 101 |
| NGC 6664 | RX Scuti |
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Alpha Scuti