Delta Aquarii

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δ Aquarii
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Aquarius
Right ascension 22h 54m 39.0s
Declination −15° 49' 15"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.27
Absolute magnitude (V) -0.18
Distance 160 ± 18 ly
(49 ± 5 pc)
Spectral type A3V
Other designations
Skat, Scheat, 76 Aquarii,
HR 8709, HD 216627,
BD-16°6173, FK5 866,
HIP 113136, SAO 165375,
GC 31943

Delta Aquarii (δ Aqr / δ Aquarii) is the third-brightest star in the constellation Aquarius. It also has the traditional name Skat or Scheat, which can also refer to Beta Pegasi.

Delta Aquarii is believed to be a stream star member of the Ursa Major Moving Group.

The traditional name is generally considered to be derived from the Arabic word as-saq, meaning "leg" or "shin"; however, it has been argued that the real derivation is from the Arabic ši'at, meaning "wish"[1].

[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

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^  Allen, Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning. Dover Publications, New York, 1963. ISBN 0-486-21079-0


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