Gamma Eridani

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Gamma Eridani (γ Eri / γ Eridani) is a star in the constellation Eridanus. It also has the traditional name Zaurak, which means "the boat."

Zaurak has an apparent magnitude of +2.95 and is of spectral type M0.5IIICa-ICr -. It is 150 light years from Earth.

Coordinates (equinox 2000)
- Right ascension 3h58m1.7s
- declination −13°30'31"

The US warship Hugh Young was renamed Zaurak in 1943.

History of the star:

A yellow star in the River Eridanus. Zaurak or Zaurac from Arabic Az-Zawraq (1), "The boat", from Al Na'ir al Zaurak, "the Bright Star of the Boat". (Allen).

Influence of constellation:

According to Ptolemy all the stars with the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a love of knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of drowning. (Robson).

General influence of the star:

Zaurak has a Saturnian character. Anyone who has this star connected with a planet in his chart should endeavor not to take life too seriously and put too much weight on everything people say. This person should struggle to overcome melancholy. Otherwise, this star could trigger off fear of death and suicidal tendencies. (Ebertin).