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Epsilon Sagittae

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Magnitude
  
5.67

Apparent magnitude (V)
  
5.67

Constellation
  
Sagitta

Epsilon Sagittae

Similar
  
FG Sagittae, WR 124, Black Widow Pulsar, Messier 71

Epsilon Sagittae (Epsilon Sge, ε Sagittae, ε Sge) is a multiple star system in the constellation of Sagitta, with an apparent magnitude of +5.67. The primary component is a yellow G-type giant. It is approximately 473 light years from Earth.

Epsilon Sagittae projected Galactic orbit carries it between 20,400 and 25,300 light years from the center of the Galaxy.

Epsilon Sagittae will come closest to the Sun 3.6 million years from now when it will brighten to magnitude 3.70 from a distance of 193 light years.

References

Epsilon Sagittae Wikipedia