B-type main-sequence star
Achernar is the brightest B-type main-sequence star, as viewed from Earth1
Characteristics
TypeClass of large and bright main sequence star
Mass range2.75–18 M
Temperature10,700–31,400 K
Average luminosity73–45,000 L
External links
Media category
Q767432
Additional Information

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Footnotes

  1. Whilst the B-type star Rigel is brighter, it is a blue supergiant rather than a main-sequence star.