Theta Ceti
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Cetus |
| Right ascension | 1h 24m 1.4s |
| Declination | -8° 11' 00" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.60 |
| Distance | 115 ly (35.28 pc) |
| Spectral type | K0III |
| Other designations | |
Theta Ceti (θ Cet / θ Cet) is a Class K0, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Cetus. It is occasionally called by the proper name Altawk, meaning "The Necklace", in Arabic.
Theta Ceti is an orange giant star located about 115 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 8512 -- Variable Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2006-11-05.
