2.79
Apparent Mag89
Distance (ly)A3III
Spectral Type8,360
Temperature (K)Cursa is a white giant near the foot of Orion, marking the beginning of the River Eridanus.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.79
Absolute Magnitude0.56
Distance89 light-years
Spectral TypeA3III
Temperature8,360 K
Luminosity53 L☉
Radius2.4 R☉
Mass2 M☉
Right Ascension05h 07m 50.9s
Declination-05° 05′ 11.2″
ConstellationEridanus
Notable Facts
- Cursa lies near Rigel at the start of Eridanus
- Its name means the footstool of the central one
- It marks the beginning of the celestial river