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Achernar

Achernar (also known as Alpha Eridani) is a star in the constellation Eridanus. It located at Right Ascension 1h 37.715m and Declination -57° 14.200'.
 

 

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Achernar

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Eridani

Constellation

  Eridanus

SAO Catalog Number

  232481

HD Catalog Number

  10144

FK5 Catalog Number

  54

Magnitude

  0.46

Spectral Class

  B3Vpe

Location

  1h 37.715m (Right Ascension)

  -57° 14.200' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.095 (Right Ascension)

  -0.035 (Declination)