* ACAMAR
(Theta1 Eridani) is the fifth star
is the constellation
Eridanus - the
river. It was originally identified as the end of the
river, because other stars in the constellation were not visible
from northern latitudes - Achernar now marks the end of the
river. It is one of the 57 principal navigational
stars. At about 40°S
declination, it is visible throughout the Southern Hemisphere.
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