ζ2 Aquarii (zeta2 Aquarii)
ζ2 Aquarii is a multiple main-sequence star in the constellation of Aquarius.
ζ2 Aquarii visual magnitude is 4.42. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ2 Aquarii should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of ζ2 Aquarii is 0.209 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.042 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ζ2 Aquarii
ζ2 Aquarii (zeta2 Aquarii) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: -12.9°
Azimuth: 286.7°
Direction: West-North-West
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ζ2 Aquarii
ζ2 Aquarii is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of ζ2 Aquarii are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ζ2 Aquarii in the sky:
Visibility of ζ2 Aquarii from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's ζ2 Aquarii (zeta2 Aquarii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Spectral properties of ζ2 Aquarii
ζ2 Aquarii belongs to spectral class F3 and has a luminosity class of V corresponding to a main-sequence star.
ζ2 Aquarii star system properties
ζ2 Aquarii is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of medium or large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ζ2 Aquarii double sysyem: