20 Aql
20 Aql
20 Aql is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Aquila. It carries the designation 20 Aql.
Located approximately 979.5 light-years from Earth, 20 Aql resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
20 Aql is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.35, 20 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.094.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 0,094 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.35 |
| Magnitude Absolue | -2,04 |
| Distance | 979 ly |
| Constellation | Aquila |
Position
| Ascension droite | 19h 12,68m |
| Déclinaison | -7° 56,37′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 20 Aql?
20 Aql is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 20 Aql from Earth?
20 Aql is approximately 979.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 20 Aql with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.35, 20 Aql is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 20 Aql in?
20 Aql is located in the constellation Aquila.