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Beta Eridani (Cursa)

Beta Eridani (β Eri), also known as Cursa, is a spectral class A3IIIvar star of magnitude 2.78 located in the constellation Eridanus. β Eri is one of the brighter stars in Eridanus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta Eridani
      1. Short name:
      2. β Eri
      1. Common name:
      2. Cursa
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A3IIIvar
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.78
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 05h 07m 51.03s
      1. Declination:
      2. -05° 05' 10.5"