Altair system

The Altair system, also known as the Alpha Aquilae system, was a unary star system in the Alpha Quadrant. Found inside Sector 9, it was an inhabited planetary system with at least six planets. (; ) 
== History ==
In the mid-23rd century, the Altair system was of strategic importance to the Federation in the mid-23rd century. ()
This system had been involved in a long interplanetary conflict. The inauguration of the new president on Altair VI in 2267 helped to stabilize the area. The Federation sent three starships, including the , to this historic event as a demonstration of friendship and strength. This demonstration was intended to cause ripples to the Klingon Empire. ()
In the 2280s, a freighter could travel in nineteen periods from Altair to reach Gamma Hydra sector, Section 10. ()
Darien Wallace was born on Altair IV on stardate 22991.6. ()
In the early 2360s, first officer William T. Riker refused Captain Robert DeSoto of the starship to beam down to Altair III. () 
In 2371, Doctor Henri Roget of the Central Hospital of Altair IV was awarded the prestigious Carrington Award for his work in the field of medicine. ()
== Landmarks ==
The Southern Vineyard was located on a planet in this system. ()
== Products ==
Products made in or associated with this system included the Altairian Grand Premier, Altairian brandy, Altair water, and Altair sandwich. (;; )
== Stellar cartography ==
The Altair system was visible from Earth in the constellation Aquila. This system was approximately 16.7 light years from Sol. 
In 2259, the location of Altair was labeled on a stellar cartography chart that was seen on the 's ready room viewscreen. This system's symbol had a color, indicating that it was affiliated with the . () 
The system's location was labeled in a Federation star chart that was in Fleet Admiral Kirsten Clancy's office at Starfleet Headquarters in 2399 and on the bridge of the in 2401. Altair was in or near to Federation space. ()
In 2401, the location of Altair was labeled on a star chart that was seen on the 's bridge viewscreen. The chart was used to show the location of the combined Starfleet-Borg armada and where it needed to go to face a galactic-level threat. ()
In 3190, the location of Altair was labeled on a star chart used by Commander Paul Stamets for tracking the movement of the Dark Matter Anomaly through the galaxy. ()
=== See also ===
* Altairian Conference
== Appendices ==
=== Background information ===
"AL-tair" was the pronunciation for this system's name from the pronunciation guide for .
According to the first draft of the script for "Amok Time", the other two starships that arrived at Altair were the and USS Essex. 
Information on this system was derived from the episodes, from the reference works Star Trek: Star Charts and Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library, and from real world sources. The reference works were used extensively in the creation of star charts seen in , , , , and . The real-world information added to the article was current as of 2025.
According to Star Trek: Star Charts (p. 44, "United Federation of Planets I") and Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library ("Federation Historical Highlights, 2161-2385"), the primary of the Altair (Alpha Aquilae) system was an A-class star. In the 22nd century, this system was a stop on Earth and trade routes. In the late 24th century, the system was largely independent, with only Altair IV listed as a Federation member. 
According to the , the star Altair (Alpha Aquilae) was the brightest star in the constellation . This star was visible from Earth.
=== Apocrypha ===
According to the video game , the and the Klingon flagship, IKS K'lirta, engaged in combat at Alpha Aquila VII, before the Organian Peace Treaty.
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