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''' Eridanus ''' is a constellation in the southern sky. | ''' Eridanus ''' is a constellation in the southern sky near Fornax and Cetus that contains [[TIC 168789840]]. The name Eridanus is from the mythical river associated with the myth of Phaeton in Greek mythology. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:00, 13 August 2024
Eridanus is a constellation in the southern sky near Fornax and Cetus that contains TIC 168789840. The name Eridanus is from the mythical river associated with the myth of Phaeton in Greek mythology.
Eridanus | |
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Latin name | Eridanus |
Latin genitive | Eridani |
International abbreviation | Eri |
Number of stars | 293 |
Symbology | River Eridanus |
Remarkable objects
α Eridani, Achernar
History and mythology
References
88 Official Constellations by IAU |
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