ω Eridani (omega Eridani)
ω Eridani is a giant star of spectral class F4 in the constellation of Eridanus.
ω Eridani visual magnitude is 4.39. Because of its moderate brightness, ω 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 ω Eridani is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ω Eridani is distant 226.55 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
Today's ω Eridani (omega Eridani) rise, transit and set times from Kallithéa, Grecia are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Athens):