Albali

Albali (ε Aquarii) is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Aquarius. With an apparent magnitude of 3.77 it is the 392nd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 244 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Albali is in the constellation Aquarius
Albali (circled) in Aquarius, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationAquarius
Designationε Aquarii (Epsilon Aquarii), HR 7950
Apparent magnitude3.77 (392nd brightest)
Spectral typeA1V
Colorwhite (B−V 0.00)
Distanceabout 244 light-years
Right ascension20 h 47.7 min
Declination−9.50°
Best monthSeptember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Albali

Albali is in Aquarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in September evenings, about 41° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 64° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Altair (23° away), Enif (24° away) and Nunki (31° away).

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Other named stars in Aquarius

SadalsuudSadalmelikSkatSadachbiaAnchaBunda

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