Celestial Atlas: Aquarius, the Water Bearer (original) (raw)

Aquarius is one of the 48 ancient constellations recorded by Ptolemy. Historical Map of Aquarius
From Bayer's 1603 Uranometria
(Image Credit and © Tartu Observatory Virtual Museum; used by permission)
Portion of Bayer's Uranometria showing the region near Aquarius
The horizontal bands represent the Ecliptic (with degree markings) and the Zodiac Modern Map of Aquarius
Wikimedia Commons map by IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine (Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg)
IAU/S&T map of Aquarius Constellations Bordering Aquarius
Aquila, Capricornus, Cetus, Delphinus, Equuleus, Pegasus, Pisces, Piscis Austrinus, Sculptor Stars in Aquarius

Stars that have common names often have multiple names, so the common names shown (if any) cannot be considered authoritative. Right ascension and declination are given in 2000.0 coordinates. α Aqr (Sadalmelik). β Aqr (Sadalsuud). γ Aqr (Sadachbia). δ Aqr (Skat). ε Aqr (Al Bali).