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Alshain

Beta Aquilae, 60 Aquilae

Yellow subgiant in Aquila

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Proper Name	Alshain
Bayer Designation	Beta Aquilae
Flamsteed Number	60 Aquilae
HR (BSC)	7602
HD	188512
Constellation	Aquila
Right Ascension	19h 55m 19s
Declination	+6° 24' 24"
Distance	44 light years 14 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +3.7 Absolute: +3.0
Spectral Class	G8IV yellow subgiant
Optimum Visibility	July / August
Notes	Though prominently placed in the 'head' of Aquila the Eagle, and designated 'Beta' Aquilae, Alshain is not the second brightest star in its constellation, and in fact there are six stars in Aquila with brighter magnitudes. The primary star of this system, Alshain A, is a yellow subgiant star, while Alshain B is a distant and faint red dwarf companion orbiting at a distance of some 175 AU.

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