3.93
Apparent Mag530
Distance (ly)B2III
Spectral Type22,000
Temperature (K)Nu Eridani is a blue giant in Eridanus and a Beta Cephei variable.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.93
Absolute Magnitude-2.69
Distance530 light-years
Spectral TypeB2III
Temperature22,000 K
Luminosity3,500 L☉
Radius5 R☉
Mass8 M☉
Right Ascension04h 36m 19.1s
Declination-03° 21′ 08.8″
ConstellationEridanus
Notable Facts
- Nu Eridani is a Beta Cephei variable star
- It pulsates with multiple frequencies
- The star is about 3,500 times more luminous than the Sun