K Eridani

The Bayer designations k Eridani and K Eridani are distinct.

The designation k Eridani is sometimes used by the star τ⁹ Eridani.^[1] Johann Bode used the designation for three stars instead, two of them now in Taurus:

• k¹ Eridani (44 Eri)
• k² Eridani (45 Eri)
• k³ Eridani (HD 29335)

The three stars designated K Eridani are all currently in Fornax:

• K¹ Eridani (ψ For)
• K² Eridani (HD 18377)
• K³ Eridani (HD 18546)

All of these designations are currently disused.

References

1. ^ Ridpath, Ian (2018). Star tales. Expanded 2nd ed. Cambridge: The Lutterworth Press. ISBN 978-0-7188-9478-8.