Rana

Rana (δ Eridani) is a orange subgiant star in the constellation Eridanus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.54 it is the 301st-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 30 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationEridanus
Designationδ Eridani (Delta Eridani), HR 1136
Apparent magnitude3.54 (301st brightest)
Spectral typeK0+IV
Colororange (B−V 0.92)
Distanceabout 30 light-years
Right ascension3 h 43.2 min
Declination−9.76°
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 Rana

Rana is in Eridanus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in January evenings, about 40° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 65° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Menkar (17° away), Rigel (23° away) and Arneb (28° away).

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Other named stars in Eridanus

AchernarCursaZaurakAcamarRanTheeminSceptrumAzhaBeemimBeidKeidAngetenarZibal

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