Sadalsuud


Sadalsuud (β Aquarii) is the brightest star in the constellation Aquarius. It is about 550 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.91 mag.

Sadalsuud
Constellation Aquarius
Right ascension 21h 31m 33.53s
Declination -05° 34′ 16.2″
Apparent magnitude 2.91 mag
Distance (546 ± 20) ly
Bayer designation β Aquarii
Bright Star Catalogue HR 8232
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 106278
SAO Catalogue SAO 145457
Position of Sadalsuud (β Aquarii) in the constellation Aquarius. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope