Eridanus

American  

[ih-rid-n-uhs] / ɪˈrɪd n əs /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Eridani

1. the River, a large southern constellation between Cetus and Orion, containing the bright star Achernar.

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Eridanus British  

/ ɛˈrɪdənəs /

noun

1. a long twisting constellation in the S hemisphere extending from Orion to Hydrus and containing the first magnitude star Achernar

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Etymology

Origin of Eridanus

from Greek Eridanos river in Italy (sometimes identified with the Po) into which, according to legend, Phaëthon fell

Example Sentences

The two planets were discovered orbiting a star obliquely named LP 890-9, which is in the constellation Eridanus, about 105 lightyears from where you're reading this.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2022

In 1960, the astronomer Frank Drake periodically pointed an 85-foot radio telescope at two nearby Sun-like stars, Tau Ceti and Epsilon Eridanus, hoping to tune in to any transmissions.

From Scientific American • Jul. 20, 2015

The mysterious river Eridanus, which no mortal eyes have ever seen, received him and put out the flames and cooled the body.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

There they were turned into poplar trees, on the bank of the Eridanus,

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

To prevent a general conflagration Jupiter struck him with thunder, and he dropped into the river Eridanus.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward