χ Eridani (chi Eridani)
χ Eridani is a variable and double giant star of spectral class G8 in the constellation of Eridanus.
χ Eridani visual magnitude is 3.7. Because of its moderate brightness, χ Eridani 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where χ Eridani is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
χ Eridani is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the χ Eridani double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
χ Eridani is distant 57.00 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
χ Eridani (chi Eridani) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK