Epsilon Eridani

Epsilon Eridani

Eridanus

3.73
Apparent Mag
10.48
Distance (ly)
K2V
Spectral Type
5,084
Temperature (K)

Epsilon Eridani is one of the closest Sun-like stars and hosts a confirmed exoplanet and debris disk. It is a popular target in searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude3.73
Absolute Magnitude6.19
Distance10.48 light-years
Spectral TypeK2V
Temperature5,084 K
Luminosity0.34 L☉
Radius0.735 R☉
Mass0.82 M☉
Right Ascension03h 32m 55.8s
Declination-09° 27′ 29.7″
ConstellationEridanus

Notable Facts

  • Epsilon Eridani is only 10.48 light-years away
  • It has a confirmed Jupiter-like exoplanet
  • The star has been a target of SETI searches since Project Ozma in 1960

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