Sadachbia

Sadachbia (γ Aquarii) is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Aquarius. With an apparent magnitude of 3.84 it is the 427th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 126 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationAquarius
Designationγ Aquarii (Gamma Aquarii), HR 8518
Apparent magnitude3.84 (427th brightest)
Spectral typeA0V
Colorwhite (B−V -0.05)
Distanceabout 126 light-years
Right ascension22 h 21.7 min
Declination−1.39°
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 Sadachbia

Sadachbia is in Aquarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 49° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 56° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Enif (15° away), Markab (20° away) and Fomalhaut (30° away).

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Other named stars in Aquarius

SadalsuudSadalmelikSkatAlbaliAnchaBunda

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