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Eridanus , large southern constellation stretching SW from Orion for about 60°. Because of its long, winding shape it was identified with a river by many ancient civilizations; e.g., the Egyptians called it the Nile and the Babylonians called it the Euphrates. The brightest star in the constellation, Achernar , marks the southern end of the river. Eridanus reaches its highest point in the evening sky in December.

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Eridanus (abbr. Eri, gen. Eridani) An extensive constellation, the sixth-largest, representing a river running from the celestial equator deep into the southern sky. Its brightest star is Achernar (Alpha Eridani). Epsilon Eridani, magnitude 3.7, is a K2 dwarf only 10.5 l.y. away. Omicron-2 Eridani, also known as 40 Eridani, magnitude 4.4, is accompanied by a magnitude 9.5 white dwarf, the most easily seen white dwarf in the sky. Theta Eridani (Acamar) is an attractive double star, as is 32 Eridani, magnitudes 4.8 and 6.1.

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