Eridanus (constellation)
constellation in the southern hemisphere
Eridanus is a constellation in the southern sky.
| 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. | |
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