Altair (Star)
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The first image of Altair's surface
Credit: John Monnier (University of Michigan)
Original image can be found by following this link.
Overview
Altair (Alpha Aquilae) is the lead star of the constellation Aquila and is also one of the stars which form the asterism, The Summer Triangle.
Altair's position within the
constellation Aquila (circled red)
Credit: K. R. Carr/Redshift 5
Vital Statistics
Spectral type A7
Apparent magnitude 0.77
Absolute magnitude 2.2
Distance from Earth 5 parsecs (16.6 ly)
