Aquarius
About Aquarius
The Water Bearer. The tenth largest constellation. Sadalsuud is the brightest star, a yellow supergiant. Contains the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth at about 695 light-years. The Saturn Nebula resembles the ringed planet. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower originates from Halleys Comet. Despite its size, Aquarius has no very bright stars. Associated with Ganymede, cupbearer to the gods.
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