The Aquarius constellation
Aqr · Catalogue stars: 33
The constellation Aquarius: 33 catalogue stars and 3 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Aqr
- Catalogue stars
- 33
- Messier objects
- 3
- Brightest star
- Sadalsuud · 2.9ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 110960 · 3.6ᵐ · F3III-IV
- HIP 114341 · 3.7ᵐ · K1III
- HIP 112961 · 3.7ᵐ · M2IIIvar
- HIP 115438 · 4.0ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 111497 · 4.0ᵐ · B9IV-Vn
- HIP 112716 · 4.0ᵐ · K5III
- HIP 114724 · 4.2ᵐ · M2III
- HIP 114855 · 4.2ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 109139 · 4.3ᵐ · B8V
- HIP 115669 · 4.4ᵐ · K4III
- HIP 115033 · 4.4ᵐ · B5Vn
- HIP 102624 · 4.4ᵐ · M3IIIvar
- HIP 114119 · 4.5ᵐ · G8III
- HIP 116971 · 4.5ᵐ · B9V
- HIP 104459 · 4.5ᵐ · G8III
- HIP 112211 · 4.7ᵐ · K3III
- HIP 116247 · 4.7ᵐ · A0V
- HIP 114375 · 4.7ᵐ · A3IV:
- HIP 103045 · 4.7ᵐ · A3m
- HIP 108874 · 4.7ᵐ · B7IVe
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 19° | 113° |
| +55° | 24° | 110° |
| +45° | 34° | 106° |
| +30° | 49° | 103° |
| 0° | 79° | 101° |
| −35° | 66° | 104° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 14:52 |
| February | 12:44 |
| March | 10:59 |
| April | 09:06 |
| May | 07:11 |
| June | 05:05 |
| July | 03:01 |
| August | 01:00 |
| September | 23:07 |
| October | 21:19 |
| November | 19:18 |
| December | 17:09 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Aquarius?
Sadalsuud — 2.9ᵐ.