Antinus: A bright star in the constellation Aql, located in the southern sky. This star is approximately 228.6 light years from Earth and considered a relatively nearby star in terms of its overall diameter. It is known for its bright white appearance, wh

While Antinus doesn't possess a specific spectral type or characteristic colour—it lacks any readily identifiable properties beyond its brightness—its position in the constellation Aql – a relatively loose grouping – positions it within a region already filled with countless other bright stars. The star's prominence in Aql likely stems from its recent formation and its location in the southern hemisphere. It’s often observed as a somewhat elongated figure.

Perhaps someone may choose Antinus as a symbolic dedication, subtly representing the aspiration of understanding the cosmos, or perhaps a small spark of hope within a large, enigmatic universe. A solitary light amidst the vastness of space, a beacon amidst the endless background of stars. This could signify a feeling of self-importance, or the unyielding pursuit of knowledge.

How to see it

Antinous has a visual magnitude of about 3.25: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Antinous: right ascension 20h 11m 18s, declination −0° 49′ 17″ (J2000), on the celestial sphere.

Catalog context

Antinous. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 65The Aql, HIP 99473, HD 191692, Gaia DR3 4224225924761329792.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 4224225924761329792

HIP

99473

HD

191692

gaia_dr3

4224225924761329792

Bayer / Flamsteed

65The Aql

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

3.25