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Alpha Aquilae (Altair)

Alpha Aquilae (α Aql), also known as Altair, is a spectral class A7IV-V star of magnitude 0.76 located in the constellation Aquila. α Aql is one of the brighter stars in Aquila and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Aquilae
      1. Short name:
      2. α Aql
      1. Common name:
      2. Altair
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A7IV-V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.76
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 19h 50m 46.68s
      1. Declination:
      2. +08° 52' 02.6"