Theta Aquarii

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θ Aquarii
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Aquarius
Right ascension 22h 16m 50.0s
Declination −7° 47' 00"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.17
Distance 191 ± 8 ly
(59 ± 3 pc)
Spectral type G8III-IV
Other designations
Ancha, 43 Aquarii,
HR 8499, HD 211391,
BD-08°5845, FK5 840,
HIP 110003, SAO 145991,
GC 31152

Theta Aquarii (θ Aqr / θ Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. It also has the traditional name Ancha.

Ancha belongs to the spectral class K0 and has an magnitude of +4.17. Ancha is 191 light years from Earth. Since it is near the ecliptic it can be occulted by the Moon or very rarely by planets.

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