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The primary component, '''Epsilon Scuti A''', is a yellow [[stellar classification|G-type]] [[bright giant]] with an [[apparent magnitude]] of +4.88. It has at least three faint companions, two 14th magnitude stars, '''B''' and '''D''', separated from the primary by 13.6 and 15.4 [[arcsecond]]s respectively, and the 13th magnitude '''C''', which is 38 arcseconds away. |
The primary component, '''Epsilon Scuti A''', is a yellow [[stellar classification|G-type]] [[bright giant]] with an [[apparent magnitude]] of +4.88. It has at least three faint companions, two 14th magnitude stars, '''B''' and '''D''', separated from the primary by 13.6 and 15.4 [[arcsecond]]s respectively, and the 13th magnitude '''C''', which is 38 arcseconds away. |
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[[Image:Scutum constellation map.png|250px|left|Map of Scutum constellation]] |
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Epsilon Scuti was a latter designation of '''3 Aquilae'''.<ref>{{cite journal |
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| volume=18 | page=212 | month=August | year=1987 |
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| bibcode=1987JHA....18..209W }}</ref> |
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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| Constellation | Scutum |
| Right ascension | 18h 43m 31.3s |
| Declination | -08° 16' 31" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.88 |
| Distance | 523 ± 69 ly (160 ± 21 pc) |
| Spectral type | G8II |
| Other designations | |
Epsilon Scuti (ε Sct, ε Scuti) is a star system in the constellation Scutum. It is approximately 523 light years from Earth.
The primary component, Epsilon Scuti A, is a yellow G-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.88. It has at least three faint companions, two 14th magnitude stars, B and D, separated from the primary by 13.6 and 15.4 arcseconds respectively, and the 13th magnitude C, which is 38 arcseconds away.
Epsilon Scuti was a latter designation of 3 Aquilae.[1]
References
- ^ Wagman, M. (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.
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