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Sadachbia

Sadalachbia, Gamma Aquarii, 48 Aquarii

Proper NamesSadachbia, Sadalachbia
Bayer DesignationGamma Aquarii
Flamsteed Number48 Aquarii
HR (BSC)8518
HD212061
ConstellationAquarius
Right Ascension22h 21m 39s
Declination-1° 23' 14"
Distance124 light years
38 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +3.8
Absolute: +0.3
Spectral ClassA0V white main sequence star
Optimum VisibilitySeptember
NotesGamma Aquarii is a spectroscopic binary system, and the traditional name Sadachbia is now formally applied only to the primary star of the system, designated Gamma Aquarii Aa. This star also forms an optical double with another star some thirty arcseconds away in the sky, sometimes designated Gamma Aquarii B, though in fact much more distant from the Sun than Sadachbia.

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