56 Cet
56 Cet
56 Cet is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 56 Cet.
Located approximately 353.0 light-years from Earth, 56 Cet resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
56 Cet is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.92, 56 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.434.
物理的特性
| スペクトル型 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | 1.434 |
観測
| 見かけの等級 | +4.92 |
| 絶対等級 | -0.25 |
| 距離 | 353 ly |
位置
| 赤経 | 1h 56.67m |
| 赤緯 | -22° 31.61′ |
よくある質問
What type of star is 56 Cet?
56 Cet is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 56 Cet from Earth?
56 Cet is approximately 353.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 56 Cet with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.92, 56 Cet is visible to the naked eye.