Proper noun
Eta Carinae
(astronomy) A stellar system in the constellation of Carina.
Eta Carinae and WR 104 have been cited as possible future gamma-ray burst progenitors. Source: Internet
Eta Carinae is so massive that it has reached the theoretical upper limit for the mass of a star and is therefore unstable. Source: Internet
During this time, he also witnessed the Great Eruption of Eta Carinae (December, 1837). Source: Internet
However, since 1843, Eta Carinae has remained relatively placid, having a magnitude between 6.5 and 7.9.sfn However, in 1998, it brightened again, though only to magnitude 5.0, a far less drastic outburst. Source: Internet
Science and Technology June 15 : Charles Goodyear Astronomy * April Eta Carinae is temporarily the second-brightest star in the night sky. Source: Internet
Since the nature of the companion is not well-established in all cases, it may be termed a "hot companion". citation * The luminous blue variable Eta Carinae has recently been determined to be a binary star system. Source: Internet