60 Cet

60 Cet

60 Cet is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 60 Cet.

Located approximately 280.9 light-years from Earth, 60 Cet resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

60 Cet is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.42, 60 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.146.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class A — A-type (White)
색지수 (B−V) 0.146

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.42
절대 등급 0.74
거리 281 ly

위치

적경 2h 3.19m
적위 0° 7.71′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 60 Cet?
60 Cet is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 60 Cet from Earth?
60 Cet is approximately 280.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 60 Cet with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.42, 60 Cet is visible to the naked eye.