ρ2 Eridani (rho2 Eridani)
ρ2 Eridani is a variable and double hypergiant star of spectral class K0 in the constellation of Eridanus.
ρ2 Eridani visual magnitude is 5.32. Because of its faintness, ρ2 Eridani is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for ρ2 Eridani (rho2 Eridani).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ρ2 Eridani is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ρ2 Eridani is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of medium or large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ρ2 Eridani double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ρ2 Eridani is distant 257.71 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 25 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ρ2 Eridani (rho2 Eridani) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):