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.