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Altair

Altair (also known as Alpha Aquilae) is a star in the constellation Aquila. It located at Right Ascension 19h 50.783m and Declination 8° 52.100'.
 

 

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Altair

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Aquilae

Constellation

  Aquila

SAO Catalog Number

  125122

HD Catalog Number

  187642

FK5 Catalog Number

  745

Magnitude

  0.77

Spectral Class

  A7V

Location

  19h 50.783m (Right Ascension)

  8° 52.100' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.538 (Right Ascension)

  0.386 (Declination)