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Delta Eridani, designated by the traditional name Rana, is a yellow-orange subgiant star located in the constellation of Eridanus, approximately 29 light-years from Earth. It has a stellar classification of K0 IV, indicating it has exhausted the hydrogen in its core and is evolving away from the main sequence. The star's relative proximity and brightness have made it an object of interest for astronomers searching for potential exoplanetary systems using radial velocity methods. The name Rana is Latin for "frog," a historical astronomical label that is rarely used in modern catalogs.

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What is Rana's official astronomical designation?

Rana is the traditional name of Delta Eridani, written as Delta Eridani or δ Eridani. It is located in the constellation Eridanus, the River.

How far away is Rana?

Rana is approximately 29 light-years from Earth. Its relatively close distance and apparent brightness make it a familiar naked-eye star for observers.

What type of star is Rana?

Rana is a yellow-orange K0 IV subgiant. The IV classification means it has moved beyond the main-sequence stage after using much of the hydrogen in its core.

What does the name Rana mean?

Rana is Latin for frog, which explains the traditional nickname attached to Delta Eridani. The star is also among the brighter stars in Eridanus.

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