Astronomy and Space

Eta Aquilae

Eta Aquilae, Latinized from η Aquilae now named Pagru, is a triple star system in the equatorial constellation of Aquila, the eagle. This star was once part of the former constellation Antinous. Its apparent visual magnitude varies between 3.49 and 4.3, making it one of the brighter members of Aquila. Based upon parallax measurements made by the Gaia spacecraft on its third data release (DR3), this star is located at a distance of approximately 272 parsecs (890 light-years). The primary component is a Classical Cepheid variable.

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• ▸Aldebaran
• ▸2nd Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
• ▸59 Sagittarii

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