51 Aql

51 Aql

51 Aql is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Aquila. It carries the designation 51 Aql.

Located approximately 90.9 light-years from Earth, 51 Aql resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

51 Aql is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.38, 51 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.402.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,402

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.38
Magnitude Absolue 3,15
Distance 90.9 ly
Constellation Aquila

Position

Ascension droite 19h 50,78m
Déclinaison -10° 45,81′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 51 Aql?
51 Aql is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 51 Aql from Earth?
51 Aql is approximately 90.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Aql with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.38, 51 Aql is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 51 Aql in?
51 Aql is located in the constellation Aquila.