5 Aql

5 Aql

5 Aql is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Aquila. It carries the designation 5 Aql.

Located approximately 364.8 light-years from Earth, 5 Aql resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

5 Aql is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.89, 5 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 +0.131.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,131

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.89
Magnitude Absolue 0,65
Distance 365 ly
Constellation Aquila

Position

Ascension droite 18h 46,48m
Déclinaison 0° 57,70′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 5 Aql?
5 Aql is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 5 Aql from Earth?
5 Aql is approximately 364.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5 Aql with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.89, 5 Aql is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 5 Aql in?
5 Aql is located in the constellation Aquila.