Altair
Overlaid DSS image of Altair, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Altair
Alpha Aquilae, α Aql, 53 Aql
Humu, BD+08 4236, HD 187642, HR 7557, WDS J19508+0852, SAO 125122, GSC 01058-03399, HIP 97649
Humu, BD+08 4236, HD 187642, HR 7557, WDS J19508+0852, SAO 125122, GSC 01058-03399, HIP 97649
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 0.76 | Right Ascension | 19h 50' 47.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 52' 6" N |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Classification | A7Vn |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 18, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant white, no companion noted
Other Data Sources for Altair
Nearby objects for Altair
5 objects found within 120'
| Libertas | NGC 6828 | Omicron Aquilae |
| Tarazed | Upsilon Aquilae |
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Altair