⭐ Achernar (star)
Achernar (alpha Eri) is a B6Vep star at 139.0 light-years, magnitude 0.46, in the Eridanus constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 7588 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Eri |
| Constellation: | Eridanus (Eri) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 24.428521° (01:37:43) |
| Declination (Dec): | -57.236757° |
| Visual magnitude: | 0.46 |
| Spectral type: | B6Vep |
| Distance: | 139.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-05-01 05:18): altitude 21.1°, azimuth 144.6°. Visible above the horizon.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 22.4°, azimuth 144.4°.