Epsilon Apodis [SEP] constellation
Epsilon Apodis
Epsilon Apodis, Latinized from ε Apodis, is the Bayer designation for a star in the southern circumpolar constellation of Apus. It has an apparent visual magnitude of 5.06, which is bright enough to be viewed from dark suburban skies. Based upon parallax measurements, it is at a distance of roughly from Earth.
Based upon a stellar classification of B3 V, this is a massive, B-type main sequence star that is generating energy through the fusion of hydrogen at its core. Epsilon Apodis has
variable star and its brightness varies between magnitudes 4.99 and 5.04.
Naming.
In Chinese caused by adaptation of the European southern hemisphere constellations into the Chinese system, (), meaning "Exotic Bird", refers to an asterism consisting of ε Apodis, ζ Apodis, ι Apodis, β Apodis, γ Apodis, δ Octantis, δ Apodis, η Apodis and α Apodis. Consequently, ε Apodis itself is known as (, .)
External links.
- Simbad
- Image Epsilon Apodis