Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Aquila |
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Abbreviation | Aql |
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Genitive | Aquilae |
Pronunciation | /ˈækwɨlə/ Áquila, occasionally /əˈkwɪlə/; genitive /ˈækwɨliː/ |
Symbolism | the Eagle |
Right ascension | 20 h |
Declination | +5° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 652 sq. deg. (22nd) |
Main stars | 8 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
65 |
Stars with planets | 7 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | Altair (α Aql) (0.77m) |
Nearest star | Altair (α Aql) (16.77 ly, 5.13 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | June Aquilids Epsilon Aquilids |
Bordering constellations |
Sagitta Hercules Ophiuchus Serpens Cauda Scutum Sagittarius Capricornus Aquarius Delphinus |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −75°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. |