Eta Aquarii

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η Aquarii
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Aquarius
Right ascension 22h 35m 21.4s
Declination −0° 07' 03"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.04
Distance 184 ± 8 ly
(56 ± 3 pc)
Spectral type B9IV-Vn
Other designations
62 Aquarii, HR 8597,
HD 213998, BD-00°4384,
FK5 850, HIP 111497,
SAO 146181, GC 31534

Eta Aquarii (η Aqr / η Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius.

Eta Aquarii is a blue-white B-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +4.04. It is approximately 184 light years from Earth.

Eta Aquarii is near the radiant of the meteor shower called the Eta Aquarids.


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