f Eridani (HIP 17797), a white main-sequence star in Stars

f Eridani (HIP 17797) is a white main-sequence star (A1 V) in Stars, 161 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.30.

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f Eridani (HIP 17797)

f Eridani is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 161 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.30. Galactic velocity: 24.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,112 24,259 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 48m, Dec -37° 37.2'

Spectral type: A1 V

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