Sadachbia

star · Aquarius · 3.9ᵐ

White star in Aquarius.

Notable facts

The light you see today left Sadachbia around the year 1862.

About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.

In brief

Which constellation is Sadachbia in?

Sadachbia lies in Aquarius.

Is Sadachbia visible to the naked eye?

3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).

When is the best time to observe Sadachbia?

Best observed in August.

Data

RA / Dec (J2000)
22h 22m · −1° 23′
Type
star
Constellation
Aquarius
How to observe
3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
Spectral class
A0V — white star
Absolute magnitude
0.4ᵐ
Luminosity
≈61 × the Sun
Distance
~164 light years
Designation
HIP 110395

Observing tip

Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.

Altitude above the horizon by latitude

LatitudeMaximum altitudeRise azimuth
+60°29°93°
+55°34°92°
+45°44°92°
+30°59°92°
89°91°
−35°56°92°

Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.

Culmination time by month

MonthCulmination
January14:36
February12:29
March10:44
April08:50
May06:56
June04:50
July02:46
August00:45
September22:52
October21:03
November19:02
December16:54

Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.

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