Gamma Aquarii

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γ Aquarii
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Aquarius
Right ascension 22h 21m 39.4s
Declination −1° 23' 14"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.86
Distance 158 ± 13 ly
(48 ± 4 pc)
Spectral type A0V
Other designations
Sadalachbia, Sadachbia,
48 Aquarii, Wo 9779,
HR 8518, HD 212061,
BD-02°5741, FK5 842,
HIP 110395, SAO 146044,
GC 31257, ADS 15864,
CCDM 22217-0123

Gamma Aquarii (γ Aqr / γ Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. It also has the traditional name Sadachbia.

It has an apparent magnitude of 3.84, and is 158 light years from Earth.

[edit] Location

The star's location in the sky is shown in the following map of the constellation Aquarius:

Constellation of Aquarius
Constellation of Aquarius


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