Aquarius

Overview

Aquarius (Aquarii) — The Water Bearer is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.

Notable stars

58 catalogued stars in this encyclopedia.

• Sadalsuudmag 2.9
• Sadalmelikmag 2.95
• Skatmag 3.27
• 55 Aquariimag 3.65
• 88 Aquariimag 3.68
• Lambda Aquariimag 3.73
• Albalimag 3.78
• Sadachbiamag 3.86
• 98 Aquariimag 3.96
• Eta Aquariimag 4.04
• 71 Aquariimag 4.05
• Anchamag 4.17

Deep-sky objects

• M 2
• Helix Nebula
• Saturn Nebula
• M 72

Meteor shower radiants

Neighbouring constellations

Knowledge connections

• IncludesTRAPPIST-1
• Constellation ofSadalsuud
• Constellation ofSadalmelik
• Constellation ofSkat
• Constellation of55 Aquarii
• Constellation of88 Aquarii
• Constellation ofLambda Aquarii
• Constellation ofAlbali
• Constellation ofSadachbia
• Constellation of98 Aquarii
• Constellation ofEta Aquarii
• Constellation of71 Aquarii
• Constellation ofAncha
• Constellation ofPhi Aquarii
• Constellation of91 Aquarii
• Constellation ofIota Aquarii
• Constellation of99 Aquarii
• Constellation of93 Aquarii
• Constellation of3 Aquarii
• Constellation of86 Aquarii
• Constellation of105 Aquarii
• Constellation ofNu Aquarii
• Constellation of66 Aquarii
• Constellation ofBunda

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• IAUInternational Astronomical Union

  Official naming, definitions, constellation boundaries, and astronomical nomenclature.