Cursa

Cursa (β Eridani) is a white giant star in the constellation Eridanus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.79 it is the 129th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 90 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Cursa is in the constellation Eridanus
Cursa (circled) in Eridanus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationEridanus
Designationβ Eridani (Beta Eridani), HR 1666
Apparent magnitude2.79 (129th brightest)
Spectral typeA3III
Colorwhite (B−V 0.13)
Distanceabout 90 light-years
Right ascension5 h 7.9 min
Declination−5.09°
Best monthJanuary (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Cursa

Cursa is in Eridanus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in January evenings, about 45° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 60° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Rigel (4° away), Mintaka (8° away) and Alnilam (8° away).

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Other named stars in Eridanus

AchernarZaurakAcamarRanaRanTheeminSceptrumAzhaBeemimBeidKeidAngetenarZibal

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