The Aquila constellation
Aql · Catalogue stars: 20
The constellation Aquila: 20 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Aql
- Catalogue stars
- 20
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Altair · 0.8ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 99473 · 3.2ᵐ · B9.5III
- HIP 95501 · 3.4ᵐ · F0IV
- HIP 93805 · 3.4ᵐ · B9Vn
- HIP 97804 · 3.9ᵐ · F6Ibv SB
- HIP 93244 · 4.0ᵐ · K2III
- HIP 93429 · 4.0ᵐ · K1IIIvar
- HIP 101847 · 4.3ᵐ · G8III SB
- HIP 96468 · 4.4ᵐ · B5III
- HIP 96229 · 4.5ᵐ · K3III
- HIP 95585 · 4.6ᵐ · F2Ib
- HIP 101101 · 4.9ᵐ · K2III
- HIP 101692 · 4.9ᵐ · K5II
- HIP 96483 · 4.9ᵐ · B0.5III
- HIP 99742 · 4.9ᵐ · A2V
- HIP 95066 · 5.0ᵐ · G8III-IV...
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 34° | 82° |
| +55° | 39° | 83° |
| +45° | 49° | 84° |
| +30° | 64° | 85° |
| 0° | 86° | 86° |
| −35° | 51° | 85° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:59 |
| February | 09:51 |
| March | 08:06 |
| April | 06:13 |
| May | 04:18 |
| June | 02:12 |
| July | 00:08 |
| August | 22:07 |
| September | 20:14 |
| October | 18:25 |
| November | 16:25 |
| December | 14:16 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Aquila?
Altair — 0.8ᵐ.