Alpha Eridani (Achernar)
Alpha Eridani (α Eri), also known as Achernar, is a spectral class B3Vp star of magnitude 0.45 located in the constellation Eridanus. α Eri is one of the brighter stars in Eridanus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.
- Name:
- Alpha Eridani
- Short name:
- α Eri
- Common name:
- Achernar
- Spectral class:
- B3Vp
- Magnitude:
- 0.45
- Right Acension:
- 01h 37m 42.75s
- Declination:
- -57° 14' 12.0"
- Constellation:
- Eridanus
- Notes:
- Be star