Acamar - θ1 Eridani (theta1 Eridani)
Acamar, also designated as θ1 Eridani (theta1 Eridani), is a variable and double giant star of spectral class A4 in the constellation of Eridanus.
Acamar visual magnitude is 3.24. Because of its moderate brightness, Acamar is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Acamar is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Acamar is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Acamar double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Acamar is distant 161.23 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 12 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Acamar - θ1 Eridani (theta1 Eridani) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK