Nu Aquarii

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ν Aquarii
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Aquarius
Right ascension 21h 09m 35.7s
Declination −11° 22' 18"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.50
Absolute magnitude (V) +1.00
Distance 164 ± 6 ly
(50 ± 2 pc)
Spectral type G8III
Other designations
13 Aquarii, HR 8093,
HD 201381, BD-11°5538,
FK5 794, HIP 104459,
SAO 164182, GC 29571

Nu Aquarii (ν Aqr / ν Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. It shares the traditional name Albulaan with μ Aquarii. The name derives from an Arabic term al-bulacān meaning "the two swallowers".

Nu Aquarii is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.50. It is approximately 164 light years from Earth.