Ancha

Ancha (θ Aquarii) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Aquarius. With an apparent magnitude of 4.16 it is the 612th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 191 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationAquarius
Designationθ Aquarii (Theta Aquarii), HR 8499
Apparent magnitude4.16 (612th brightest)
Spectral typeG8III-IV
Coloryellow (B−V 0.98)
Distanceabout 191 light-years
Right ascension22 h 16.8 min
Declination−7.78°
Best monthOctober (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 Ancha

Ancha is in Aquarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 42° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 63° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Enif (19° away), Fomalhaut (24° away) and Markab (26° away).

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Other named stars in Aquarius

SadalsuudSadalmelikSkatAlbaliSadachbiaBunda

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