Mu Aquilae
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Aquila |
Right ascension | 19h 34m 05.4s |
Declination | +7° 22' 44" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.45 |
Distance | 111 ± 3 ly (34 ± 1 pc) |
Spectral type | K3-IIIbCN0.5 |
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Mu Aquilae (μ Aql / μ Aquilae) is a star system in the constellation Aquila. It is approximately 111 light years from Earth.
The primary component, μ Aquilae A, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.45. In addition to the primary, five other stars have been identified in the vicinity. At least two of these, μ Aquilae B and C, are optical companions.