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Stick figure for Eridanus (Eri)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achernar | 0.45 | B3 · Blue-white giant | 139 ly | Arabic for 'End of the River' — the true southern end of Eridanus, one of the flattest stars known due to its rapid spin. |
| Cursa | 2.78 | A3 · Blue-white main sequence | 89 ly | Arabic Al-Kursī, 'The Footstool' of Orion — sits at the top of Eridanus just below Orion's feet, the starting point of the river. |
| Acamar | 2.88 | A4 · Blue-white binary | 161 ly | From Arabic Ākhir al-Nahr, 'End of the River' — once considered the southern terminus of Eridanus before Achernar was discovered. |
| Zaurak | 2.97 | M1 · Red giant | 203 ly | Arabic Al-Zawraq, 'The Boat' — marks a bend in the celestial river Eridanus, a cool giant star with a distinctly reddish hue. |
| 82 G. Eri | 4.26 | G8 · Yellow | — | — |