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Alpha Aquarii (Sadalmelik)

Alpha Aquarii (α Aqr), also known as Sadalmelik, is a spectral class G2Ib star of magnitude 2.95 located in the constellation Aquarius. α Aqr is one of the brighter stars in Aquarius and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Aquarii
      1. Short name:
      2. α Aqr
      1. Common name:
      2. Sadalmelik
      1. Spectral class:
      2. G2Ib
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.95
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 22h 05m 47.03s
      1. Declination:
      2. -00° 19' 11.4"