Theemin

Theemin (υ2 Eridani) is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Eridanus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.82 it is the 413th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 211 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationEridanus
Designationυ2 Eridani (Upsilon Eridani), HR 1464
Apparent magnitude3.82 (413th brightest)
Spectral typeG8IIIa
Coloryellow (B−V 0.98)
Distanceabout 211 light-years
Right ascension4 h 35.6 min
Declination−30.56°
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 Theemin

Theemin is in Eridanus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in January evenings, about 19° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 86° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Arneb (18° away), Rigel (24° away) and Saiph (27° away).

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Other named stars in Eridanus

AchernarCursaZaurakAcamarRanaRanSceptrumAzhaBeemimBeidKeidAngetenarZibal

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