Alpha Scuti
 Location of α Scuti | |
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Right ascension | 18h 35m 12.4s |
| Declination | −08° 14′ 39″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.85 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | K2III |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | 174 ± 8 ly (53 ± 2 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.21 |
| Other designations | |
Alpha Scuti (α Sct, α Scuti) is a fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Scutum. Alpha Scuti is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.85. Alpha Scuti is a known variable star. It is approximately 174 light years from Earth.
Alpha Scuti was a latter designation of 1 Aquilae.[1]
References
- ^ Wagman, M. (August 1987). "Flamsteed's Missing Stars". Journal for the History of Astronomy, Vol.18, NO. 3/AUG, P.209, 1987. 18: 212. Bibcode:1987JHA....18..209W.
- "HD 171443 -- Variable Star". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2007-01-22.
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