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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. | ||
{{Infobox Constellation | {{Infobox Constellation | ||
|lnam = | |lnam = Eridanus | ||
|lgen = Eridani | |lgen = Eridani | ||
|iabbr = Eri | |iabbr = Eri | ||
|nstar = 293 | |nstar = 293 | ||
|sym = Eridanus | |sym = River Eridanus | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Remarkable objects=== | ===Remarkable objects=== | ||
[[Achernar]] | α Eridani, [[Achernar]] | ||
===History and mythology=== | ===History and mythology=== |
Latest revision as of 10:39, 5 February 2023
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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