Astronomy and Space

Epsilon Aquilae

Epsilon Aquilae, also named Arin-majlep, is a binary star system in the equatorial constellation of Aquila, near the western constellation boundary with Hercules. The system has an apparent visual magnitude of 4.02 and is visible to the naked eye. Based upon an annual parallax of 18.1821 mas, Epsilon Aquilae lies at a distance of approximately 179 light-years (55 parsecs) from Earth, but is drifting closer with a radial velocity of −46 km/s.

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• ▸41 Arietis
• ▸John Joseph Merlin
• ▸Gilgamesh (crater)

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