φ Eridani (phi Eridani)
φ Eridani is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B8 in the constellation of Eridanus.
φ Eridani visual magnitude is 3.56. Because of its moderate brightness, φ 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
Simplified finder chart for φ Eridani (phi Eridani).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Eridani is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
φ Eridani 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 φ Eridani double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Eridani is distant 154.80 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Eridani (phi Eridani) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK