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Alshain (Beta Aquilae)

Alshain (Beta Aquilae) is a star in the constellation Aquila with an apparent magnitude of 3.71. It lies about 44 light-years from Earth. It is visible to the naked eye under dark skies.

It is best placed in the evening sky around July. It is visible from the whole northern hemisphere and from southern latitudes down to about 84°S.

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