Zaurak - γ Eridani (gamma Eridani)
Zaurak, also designated as γ Eridani (gamma Eridani), is a variable and double hypergiant star of spectral class M0 in the constellation of Eridanus.
Zaurak visual magnitude is 2.95. Because of its brightness, Zaurak is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Zaurak is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Zaurak 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 Zaurak double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Zaurak is distant 221.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 62 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Zaurak - γ Eridani (gamma Eridani) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):