| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.88 | Right Ascension | 2h 58' 15.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 40° 18' 17" S |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Description | Binary 3.18/4.11 8"@ 90° |
| Classification | A2V |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 27, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A very pretty binary, easily split at 8", both stars white with about one magnitude difference, the companion θ2 Eri is directly east of the primary θ1 Eri
Gaia DR2 data show matching parallax and proper motions for the pair.
| IC 1875 | NGC 1217 | Psi Fornacis |
| Theta1 Eridani | Theta2 Eridani |
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