2 Cet
2 Cet
2 Cet is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 2 Cet.
Located approximately 272.2 light-years from Earth, 2 Cet resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
2 Cet is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.55, 2 Cet sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.047.
भौतिक गुण
| वर्णक्रम वर्ग | B Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| रंग सूचकांक (B−V) | -0.047 |
प्रेक्षण
| आभासी परिमाण | +4.55 |
| निरपेक्ष परिमाण | -0.06 |
| दूरी | 272 ly |
स्थिति
| दक्षिणांश | 0h 3.74m |
| दिगंश | -17° 20.16′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 2 Cet?
2 Cet is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 2 Cet from Earth?
2 Cet is approximately 272.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 2 Cet with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.55, 2 Cet is visible to the naked eye.