| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.2 | Right Ascension | 19h 54' 37.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 13' 38" S |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Description | Binary 5.71/6.44 35" at 171° |
| Classification | B7Vn |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 14, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 233x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
57 Aql is a beautiful binary, a wide pair of white stars, the 57Aql A component is to the north and about 5th magnitude, the 57Aql B component is about a magnitude fainter and 36" south, a good RFT or binocular object
| 56 Aquilae | 57 Aquilae A | |
| HD 189340 |
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