Mythology
A great celestial river, associated with the Eridanos river into which Phaethon fell after losing control of his father Helios's sun chariot.
Observing Highlights
The sixth largest constellation, winding from near Orion to far south. Achernar is a bright southern star. Contains the planetary nebula NGC 1535 and several galaxies.
Main Stars
20
Main Stars
20HIP 10602; Phi Eri
HIP 9007; Chi Eri
HIP 21444; Nu Eri; 48 Eri
HIP 22109; Mu Eri; 57 Eri
HIP 12486; Iota Eri
Double Stars
15
Double Stars
15HIP 18255; 32 Eri
HIP 21986; 55 Eri
HIP 19777; 39 Eri
HIP 18141; 30 Eri
Variable Stars
6
Variable Stars
6HIP 13064
HIP 23794; 66 Eri
HIP 16803; 20 Eri
HIP 21444; Nu Eri; 48 Eri
HIP 23972; Lambda Eri; 69 Eri
HR 9126