Theta Ceti

Starbox short
name = Theta Ceti
epoch = J2000.0
constell = Cetus
ra = 1^h 24^m 1.4^s
dec = -8° 11' 00"
spectral = K0III
appmag_v = 3.60
dist_ly = 115
dist_pc = 35.28
names = 45 Ceti, HD 8512, HR 402, SAO 129274, FK5 47, NSV --, BD -08 244, HIP 6537

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.

References

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External links

* [http://www.alcyone.de/SIT/bsc/ Yale Bright Star Catalog; click on Cetus]