Aquarius
Aqr
Rank: #10
980 sq. deg.
Aquarius is an equatorial constellation of the zodiac, between Capricornus and Pisces. Its name is Latin for "water-carrier" or "cup-carrier", and its old astronomical symbol is (♒︎), a representation of water. Aquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac (the Sun's apparent path).
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Aquarius
| Genitive | Aquarii |
| Symbolism | the Aquarius |
| Right ascension | 22h 30m 00s |
| Declination | -15° 00' 00" |
| Area | 980 sq. deg. |
| Area rank | 10th |
| Brightest star | Sadalsuud (mag 2.87) |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
30
Brightest Stars
0
Open Clusters
5
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
2
Nebulae
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