Eridanus (constellation) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Constellation | |
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Abbreviation | Eri |
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Genitive | Eridani |
Pronunciation | /ɪˈrɪdənəs/ Erídanus, genitive /ɪˈrɪdənaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the river Eridanus |
Right ascension | 3.25 |
Declination | −29 |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 1138 sq. deg. (6th) |
Main stars | 24 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 87 |
Stars with planets | 32 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 4 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 13 |
Brightest star | Achernar (α Eri) (0.46m) |
Messier objects | None |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations | Cetus Fornax Phoenix Hydrus Tucana (corner) Horologium Caelum Lepus Orion Taurus |
Visible at latitudes between +32° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of December. |
Eridanus is a constellation in the southern sky.
Deep-sky objects
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