p Eridani

p Eridani is a K-type (Orange) star.

p Eridani lies approximately 25.5 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 25 years ago.

p Eridani is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.76, p Eridani sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.880.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,880

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.76
Magnitude Absolue 6,29
Distance 25.5 ly

Position

Ascension droite 1h 39,79m
Déclinaison -56° 11,78′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is p Eridani?
p Eridani is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is p Eridani from Earth?
p Eridani is approximately 25.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see p Eridani with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.76, p Eridani is visible to the naked eye.