Omega Aquilae
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The Bayer designation
Omega Aquilae (ω Aql / ω Aquilae) is shared by two star
s in the constellation
Aquila
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They are separated by 0.51° on the sky.
Bayer designation
A Bayer designation is a stellar designation in which a specific star is identified by a Greek letter, followed by the genitive form of its parent constellation's Latin name...
Omega Aquilae (ω Aql / ω Aquilae) is shared by two star
Star
A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity. At the end of its lifetime, a star can also contain a proportion of degenerate matter. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun, which is the source of most of the energy on Earth...
s in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
Aquila
Aquila (constellation)
Aquila is a stellar constellation. Its name is Latin for 'eagle' and it is commonly represented as such. In mythology, Aquila was owned by the Roman god Jupiter and performed many tasks for him....
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- Omega¹ AquilaeOmega¹ AquilaeOmega1 Aquilae is an F-type subgiant star in the constellation of Aquila. It has an apparent visual magnitude of approximately 5.300 and is approximately 420 light-years from the Earth.-External links:* *...
(Flamsteed designation 25 Aquilae.) - Omega² AquilaeOmega² AquilaeOmega2 Aquilae is an A-type main sequence star in the constellation of Aquila. It has an apparent visual magnitude of approximately 6.023 and is approximately 280 light years from the Earth.-External links:* *...
(Flamsteed designation 29 Aquilae.)
They are separated by 0.51° on the sky.