Eridanus

Eridanus

Abbreviation:
Eri
Genitive:
Eridani
Translation:
The River
Right Ascention:
3h 0m
Declination:
-20°

Phaethon was the son of Apollo. As such, he demanded to be allowed to carry the Sun across the sky. Unable to withstand the might of the horses, and the horrible heat of the sun, he fell off and plunged into the River Eridanus.

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