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Gamma Eridani (γ Eri, γ Eridani) is a star in the constellation Eridanus. It has the traditional name Zaurak, which means "the boat."〔(Star Name - R.H. Allen p. 218 )〕 In Chinese, (), meaning ''Celestial Meadows'', refers to an asterism consisting of γ Eridani, δ Eridani, π Eridani, ε Eridani, ζ Eridani, η Eridani, π Ceti, τ1 Eridani, τ2 Eridani, τ3 Eridani, τ4 Eridani, τ5 Eridani, τ6 Eridani, τ7 Eridani, τ8 Eridani and τ9 Eridani.〔 ''中國星座神話'', written by 陳久金. Published by 台灣書房出版有限公司, 2005, ISBN 978-986-7332-25-7.〕 Consequently, γ Eridani itself is known as (, (英語:the First Star of Celestial Meadows).)〔 (香港太空館 - 研究資源 - 亮星中英對照表 ), Hong Kong Space Museum. Accessed on line November 23, 2010.〕 ==Structure== Zaurak has an apparent magnitude of +2.95 and is of spectral type M0.5IIICa-ICr -. As determined by the Hipparcos astrometry satellite, it lies at a distance of about 150 light years from Earth. * Coordinates (equinox 2000): * * Right ascension: * * Declination: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gamma Eridani」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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