2.88
Apparent Mag161
Distance (ly)A4III
Spectral Type8,200
Temperature (K)Acamar is a double star in Eridanus. Before Achernar was cataloged, Acamar marked the end of the River Eridanus.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.88
Absolute Magnitude-0.59
Distance161 light-years
Spectral TypeA4III
Temperature8,200 K
Luminosity96 L☉
Radius2.6 R☉
Mass2.6 M☉
Right Ascension02h 58m 15.7s
Declination-40° 18′ 17.0″
ConstellationEridanus
Notable Facts
- Acamar once marked the end of Eridanus before Achernar
- It is a visual binary with two A-type stars
- The name comes from the same Arabic root as Achernar