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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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Andromeda • Antlia • Apus • Aquarius • Aquila • Ara • Aries • Auriga • Boötes • Caelum • Camelopardalis • Cancer • Canes Venatici • Canis Major • Canis Minor • Capricornus • Carina • Cassiopeia • Centaurus • Cepheus • Cetus • Chamaeleon • Circinus • Columba • Coma Berenices • Corona Australis • Corona Borealis • Corvus • Crater • Crux • Cygnus • Delphinus • Dorado • Draco • Equuleus • Eridanus • Fornax • Gemini • Grus • Hercules • Horologium • Hydra • Hydrus • Indus • Lacerta • Leo • Leo Minor • Lepus • Libra • Lupus • Lynx • Lyra • Mensa • Microscopium • Monoceros • Musca • Norma • Octans • Ophiuchus • Orion • Pavo • Pegasus • Perseus • Phoenix • Pictor • Pisces • Piscis Austrinus • Puppis • Pyxis • Reticulum • Sagitta • Sagittarius • Scorpius • Sculptor • Scutum • Serpens • Sextans • Taurus • Telescopium • Triangulum • Triangulum Australe • Tucana • Ursa Major • Ursa Minor • Vela • Virgo • Volans • Vulpecula |