⭐ Altair (star)
Altair (alpha Aql) is a A7V star at 16.7 light-years, magnitude 0.77, in the Eagle constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 97649 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Aql |
| Constellation: | Eagle (Aql) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 297.695827° (19:50:47) |
| Declination (Dec): | 8.868321° |
| Visual magnitude: | 0.77 |
| Spectral type: | A7V |
| Distance: | 16.7 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:56): altitude 56.8°, azimuth 347.0°. Visible above the horizon.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 56.6°, azimuth 340.7°.