Delta Aquarii
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Right ascension | 22h 54m 39.0s |
| Declination | −15° 49' 15" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.27 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | -0.18 |
| Distance | 160 ± 18 ly (49 ± 5 pc) |
| Spectral type | A3V |
| Other designations | |
Delta Aquarii (δ Aqr / δ Aquarii) is the third-brightest star in the constellation Aquarius. It also has the traditional name Skat or Scheat, which can also refer to Beta Pegasi.
Delta Aquarii is believed to be a stream star member of the Ursa Major Moving Group.
The traditional name is generally considered to be derived from the Arabic word as-saq, meaning "leg" or "shin"; however, it has been argued that the real derivation is from the Arabic ši'at, meaning "wish"[1].
Location
The star's location in the sky is shown in the following map of the constellation Aquarius:
External links
References
- ^ Allen, Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning. Dover Publications, New York, 1963. ISBN 0-486-21079-0
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