66 Aql

66 Aql

66 Aql is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Aquila. It carries the designation 66 Aql.

Located approximately 707.5 light-years from Earth, 66 Aql resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

66 Aql is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.44, 66 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.430.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,430

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.44
Absolute Helligkeit -1,24
Entfernung 708 ly
Sternbild Aquila

Position

Rektaszension 20h 13,23m
Deklination -1° 0,56′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 66 Aql?
66 Aql is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 66 Aql from Earth?
66 Aql is approximately 707.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 66 Aql with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.44, 66 Aql is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 66 Aql in?
66 Aql is located in the constellation Aquila.