18 Aql

18 Aql

18 Aql is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Aquila. It carries the designation 18 Aql.

Located approximately 698.4 light-years from Earth, 18 Aql resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

18 Aql is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 18 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.055.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Color Index (B−V) -0.055

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.07
Absolute Magnitude -1.58
Distance 698 ly
Constellation Aquila

Position

Right Ascension 19h 6.98m
Declination 11° 4.27′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 18 Aql?
18 Aql is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 18 Aql from Earth?
18 Aql is approximately 698.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 18 Aql with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 18 Aql is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 18 Aql in?
18 Aql is located in the constellation Aquila.