1. 40 Eridani B
By: Cathryn Wood

2. The Name Star designating 40 in the constellation Eridanus.
Some sources say the constellation name is Auriga.

3. Claim to Fame
One of the first white dwarfs found. A white dwarf is the exposed extremely hot core of a star that has blown off its outer layers. Made of extremely dense material, a piece the size of a marble would weigh as much as an elephant.

4. Brightness and Size 1/300 times the sun's visible brightness
1/70 sun's radius (1.5 times the Earth's radius). About 1/2 the sun's mass.

5. Type of Star
Blue-White Color. Small hot white dwarf (Spectral Class DA4).

6. Viewing
Where to View: In the constellation of Auriga. Not visible to the unaided eye.
When to View: Best viewed from the Northern hemisphere during November-January.

8. Time Lapse of Auriga Constellation

9. Quick Facts The star is said to be a burnt out cinder.
40 Eridani B is also known as Keid.
40 Eridani B was the first white dwarf discovered in a triple star system of 40 Eridani.
It Is 16.5 light years from Earth

11. Funny Video!

12. The END! 40 Eridani B
By:Cathryn Wood