Eridanus
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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[edit]
α Eridani, Achernar
History and mythology[edit]
References[edit]
| 88 Official Constellations by IAU |
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