Zaurak

Gamma Eridani

Eridanus

2.95
Apparent Mag
221
Distance (ly)
M0.5IIIb
Spectral Type
3,810
Temperature (K)

Zaurak is a red giant in Eridanus.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.95
Absolute Magnitude-1.19
Distance221 light-years
Spectral TypeM0.5IIIb
Temperature3,810 K
Luminosity260 L☉
Radius42 R☉
Mass1.7 M☉
Right Ascension03h 58m 01.8s
Declination-13° 30′ 31.0″
ConstellationEridanus

Notable Facts

  • The name Zaurak means boat in Arabic
  • It is an M-type giant star
  • Zaurak is about 260 times more luminous than the Sun

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