Aquarius

One of the constellations of the Zodiacal Constellation Family. The sun passes through this constellation from mid February to mid March. Aquarius streches from the celestial equator to the southern hemisphere: RA=20h40m to RA=0h and DECL=3 degrees to DECL=-24 degrees respectively. It is surrounded by Pegasus Equuleus and Delphinus at the northern border, Aquila to the west, Capricornus at the south-western border, Piscis Austrinus and Sculptor to the south, Cetus to the east and finally Pisces at the north-eastern edge.
The stars gamma Aqr (called Sadachbia), eta Aqr, zeta Aqr and pi Aqr form a small, Y-shaped asterism which is a characteristic feature for this constellation. It is thought to mark the water jar of Aquarius.

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