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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.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Eridani
      1. Short name:
      2. α Eri
      1. Common name:
      2. Achernar
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B3Vp
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.45
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 01h 37m 42.75s
      1. Declination:
      2. -57° 14' 12.0"
      1. Notes:
      2. Be star