15 Aql
15 Aql
15 Aql is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Aquila. It carries the designation 15 Aql.
Located approximately 289.4 light-years from Earth, 15 Aql resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
15 Aql is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.40, 15 Aql sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.120.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,120 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.40 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,66 |
| Entfernung | 289 ly |
| Sternbild | Aquila |
Position
| Rektaszension | 19h 4,96m |
| Deklination | -4° 1,89′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 15 Aql?
15 Aql is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 15 Aql from Earth?
15 Aql is approximately 289.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 15 Aql with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.40, 15 Aql is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 15 Aql in?
15 Aql is located in the constellation Aquila.