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.