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.
Fiziksel Özellikler
| Spektral Sınıf | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Renk İndeksi (B−V) | 1,434 |
Gözlem
| Görünür Parlaklık | +4.92 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | -0,25 |
| Mesafe | 353 ly |
Konum
| Sağ Açıklık | 1h 56,67m |
| Dik Açı | -22° 31,61′ |
Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
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.