Chi Aquarii

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χ Aquarii
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Aquarius
Right ascension 23h 16m 50.9s
Declination −7° 43' 36"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.93
Distance 640 ± 120 ly
(196 ± 37 pc)
Spectral type M3III
Other designations
92 Aquarii, HR 8850,
HD 219576, BD-08°6076,
HIP 114939, SAO 146612,
GC 32401

Chi Aquarii (χ Aqr / χ Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius.

Chi Aquarii is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.93. It is approximately 640 light years from Earth. It is classified as an irregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.90 to +5.06.