Eta Ceti

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η Ceti
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Cetus
Right ascension 1h08m35.40s
Declination −10°10'56.0"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.46
Distance 118 ly
(36 pc)
Spectral type K1.5IIICN1Fe0.5
Other designations
Deneb Algenubi, Algenudi

Eta Ceti (η Cet / η Ceti) is a star in the constellation Cetus. It also has the traditional name Deneb Algenubi or Algenudi. It belongs to spectral class K1.5IIICN1Fe0.5 and has apparent magnitude +3.45. It is approximately 118 light years from Earth.