- For other uses, see Achernar.

Achernar in Beta Quadrant map image.
Achernar (also known as Alpha Eridani and Achenar, Romulan language: Atlai'fehill) was a B class star in the Romulan Star Empire, visible from Sol as the brightest part of the Eridanus constellation. (ST novel: Articles of the Federation)
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History and specifics[edit | edit source]
The system's primary spins so rapidly that its equatorial diameter is more than 50% greater than its polar diameter. In the early 21st century, it was the least-spherical star known to Human astronomy. (Real-word information)
In 2156, the entity known as Redjac murdered several females in Heliopolis on Achernar II. (TOS episode: "Wolf in the Fold"; ENT novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)
The Achernar system could be visually seen from Space Station KR-3. In 2311, Elias Vaughn stood in front of a viewport on the space station and tested his memory, naming all the major stars he could see in Romulan space. (TLE novel: Serpents Among the Ruins)
In 2379, the system was captured by forces led by Commander Donatra, who proclaimed the system capital of a new Imperial Romulan State, of which she declared herself Empress. Donatra's government resided on the planet Achernar Prime. (ST novel: Articles of the Federation)
The starships USS Achernar and the Achernar-class of vessels were named for this star. (TOS reference: Star Fleet Technical Manual)
System[edit | edit source]
- Achernar primary
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Background[edit | edit source]
No history or specifics are established for this location in Starfleet Command III gameplay, as its name was arbitrarily selected for a system on the game map by the game software, with random attributes.
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External link[edit | edit source]
- Achernar article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- Achernar article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
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- Star systems
- Beta Quadrant stars and systems
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