Nu Aquarii
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Aquarius |
| Right ascension | 21h 09m 35.7s |
| Declination | −11° 22' 18" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.50 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | +1.00 |
| Distance | 164 ± 6 ly (50 ± 2 pc) |
| Spectral type | G8III |
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Nu Aquarii (ν Aqr / ν Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. It shares the traditional name Albulaan with μ Aquarii. The name derives from an Arabic term al-bulacān meaning "the two swallowers".
Nu Aquarii is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.50. It is approximately 164 light years from Earth.
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