42 Aquarii
42 Aqr
Measured
Flamsteed 42 in Aquarius. K1 III giant. HD 211361.
EngravingSidney Hall, Urania's Mirror (1824)Public domain
An orange giant, magnitude 5.34, about 447 light-years. Sadalsuud is β Aquarii, not this star. The 42 is Flamsteed’s number in the Water-bearer.
What it supports
A live SIMBAD seat. Distinct from Elon’s Vertex neighbor Sadalsuud.
What it does not
Not Sadalsuud. Not 0°42′. Two instruments.
ExactnessExact
Form42
Unitcatalogue
Strengthhard