Rho Aquarii

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ρ Aquarii
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Aquarius
Right ascension 22h 20m 11.9s
Declination −7° 49' 16"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.35
Distance 740 ± 140 ly
(228 ± 43 pc)
Spectral type B8IIIpMn:Hg:
Other designations
46 Aquarii, HR 8512,
HD 211838, BD-08°5855,
HIP 110273, SAO 146023,
GC 31225

Rho Aquarii (ρ Aqr / ρ Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius.

Rho Aquarii is a blue-white B-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.35. It is approximately 740 light years from Earth.