Aquarius

Also known as Aqr

zodiac constellation straddling the celestial equator

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Aquarius is a constellation of stars located along the celestial equator, the imaginary line that divides the night sky into northern and southern halves. It is recognized as one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, which have been used historically for astronomical observation and astrology.

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Official name: Aquarius
Area: 980
Image: AquariusCC.jpg

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Unicode character: ♒
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Commons category: Aquarius (constellation)
short name: Aqr

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Aquarius is an equatorial constellation of the zodiac, between Capricornus and Pisces. Its name is Latin for "water-carrier" or "cup-carrier", and its traditional astrological symbol is (♒︎), a representation of water. Aquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac (the Sun's apparent path). It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is found in a region often called the Sea due to its profusion of constellations with watery associations such as Cetus the whale, Pisces the fish, and Eridanus the river.

At apparent magnitude 2.9, Beta Aquarii is the brightest star in the constellation.