Rho Aquarii

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Rho Aquarii
Template:Location mark
Location of ρ Aquarii (circled)
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Aquarius[1]
Right ascension Template:RA[2]
Declination Template:DEC[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.34[3]
Characteristics
Spectral type B8 IIIp Mn:Hg:[4]
U−B Template:Engvar −0.358[3]
B−V Template:Engvar −0.057[3]
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)−9[5] km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: +14.803 mas/yr[2]
Dec.: +0.472 mas/yr[2]
Parallax (π)4.3443±0.1468 mas[2]
DistanceTemplate:Rnd ± Template:Rnd ly
(Template:Rnd ± Template:Rnd pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)−1.78[1]
Orbit[6]
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Eccentricity (e)0 (assumed)
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Semi-amplitude (K1)
(primary)
18.66±2.75 km/s
Details
A
Mass4.63±0.25[7] Template:Solar mass
Radius5.5[8] Template:Solar radius
Luminosity1,023Script error: No such module "Su".[7] Template:Solar luminosity
Surface gravity (log g)3.5[8] cgs
Temperature12,454±152[7] K
Metallicity [Fe/H]0.059[8] dex
RotationScript error: No such module "val".[7]
Rotational velocity (v sin i)65.0±6.9[7] km/s
Metallicity [Fe/H]{{{metal_fe2}}} dex
Other designations
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Database references
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Rho Aquarii is a binary star[10] system in the equatorial constellation of Aquarius. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from ρ Aquarii, and abbreviated Rho Aqr or ρ Aqr. This system is visible to the naked eye as a point of light with an apparent visual magnitude of +5.34.[3] Based upon parallax measurements, this star is located at a distance of approximately Script error: No such module "convert". from the Sun.[2] It is drifting closer with a radial velocity of –9 km/s.[5] The position of this star near the ecliptic means it is subject to lunar occultations.[11]

This is a single-lined spectroscopic binary, with the presence of a companion being revealed by Doppler shifts in the spectrum.[10] An initial orbital solution for the data gives a period of 220.4 days with a circular orbit.[6]

The primary is a non-magnetic chemically peculiar star with a stellar classification of B8 IIIp Mn:Hg:.[4] It is a candidate mercury-manganese star, showing a surfeit of these elements in the spectrum.[10] At least two pulsation periods have been detected; the first is characteristic of a Delta Scuti variable and the second of a Gamma Doradus variable, suggesting this is a hybrid pulsator.[7] The dominant pulsation period is Script error: No such module "val"..[12] With 4.63 times the Sun's mass, this star is radiating 1,023 times as much luminosity from its outer atmosphere at an effective temperature of 12,454 K.[7] This heat gives it the blue-white hue of a B-type star.[13] It is spinning with a rotation period of Script error: No such module "val"..[7] The primary does not display photometric variability, but the companion may be a variable star.[14] Although no specific age estimates have been published for this star, it is likely to be less than 50 million years old.[15]

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External links

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