The brightest star of Eridanus, the celestial river, is at the river’s southern tip. In fact, the name Achernar means “river’s end.” It stands near Rigel, the bright star that marks the foot of Orion, which is in the southeast at nightfall.
The brightest star of Eridanus, the celestial river, is at the river’s southern tip. In fact, the name Achernar means “river’s end.” It stands near Rigel, the bright star that marks the foot of Orion, which is in the southeast at nightfall.