Tau Aquilae
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Aquila |
Right ascension | 20h 04m 08.3s |
Declination | +7° 16' 41" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.51 |
Distance | 527 ± 67 ly (162 ± 21 pc) |
Spectral type | K0III |
Other designations | |
Tau Aquilae (τ Aql / τ Aquilae) is a star in the constellation Aquila.
Tau Aquilae is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.51. It is approximately 527 light years from Earth.