Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Aquarius |
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Abbreviation | Aqr |
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Genitive | Aquarii |
Pronunciation | /əˈkwɛəriəs/, genitive /əˈkwɛəriaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Water-Bearer |
Right ascension | 23 h |
Declination | −15° |
Quadrant | SQ4 |
Area | 980 sq. deg. (10th) |
Main stars | 10, 22 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
97 |
Stars with planets | 8 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 7 |
Brightest star | β Aqr (Sadalsuud) (2.90m) |
Nearest star | EZ Aqr (11.27 ly, 3.45 pc) |
Messier objects | 3 |
Meteor showers | March Aquariids Eta Aquariids Delta Aquariids Iota Aquariids |
Bordering constellations |
Pisces Pegasus Equuleus Delphinus Aquila Capricornus Piscis Austrinus Sculptor Cetus |
Visible at latitudes between +65° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October. |