Mu Aquilae

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μ Aquilae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
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
Other designations
38 Aquilae, HR 7429,
HD 184406, Wo 9661,
BD+07°4132, FK5 1511,
HIP 96229, SAO 124799,
GC 27030, ADS 12607,
CCDM 19341+0723

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.


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