Eta Aql
Excellent (72/100)
HIP 97804; Eta Aql; 55 Aql
VariableStar
Aquila
(Aql)
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.90
Range
3.49 - 4.3
Period
7.2 days
Variable Type
Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type
F7-G2Ib
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 0.89)
Distance
1,382 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
19h 52m 28.4s
Dec
+01° 00' 20.0"
Constellation
Aquila
(Aql)
HR
7570
HIP
97804
Bayer
Eta
Flamsteed
55 Aql
Variable ID
Eta Aql
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Stellar Notes
Discovered by Pigott in 1784. CDelta 3.50 - 4.30V, 7.176641d. Period changes. Variable He 10830 in emission and | absorption.
Also classified F6Ib-G4Ib. UV suggests A0V companion.
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