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CONSTELLATION OF CETUS |
Name: Cetus
Abbreviation: Cet
Meaning: Whale or Sea Monster
Right Ascension: 1.42h
Declination: -11.35º
Area (Degrees squared): 1,231
Stars with known planets: 9
Bordering Constellations: Aries, Pisces, Aquarius,
Sculptor, Fornax, Eridanus, Taurus
Visible at latitudes between +70º and -90º and best at mid-evening during November. In the northern hemisphere, the constellation of Cetus
is considered an autumn constellation and is visible from September to February depending on the time of night.
Cetus is not considered part of the zodiac although the ecliptic passes close to its boundary and the planets may be seen in the constellation for brief periods of time.
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| Observations |
Lying far from the galactic plane, Cetus has many visible distant galaxies unobscured by dust from the Milky Way.
Deep Sky Objects:
M77 - Spiral Galaxy, magnitude 8.80
NGC 246 - Planetary Nebula, magnitude 8.00
Numbered Stars with Magnitudes:
1. +3.55
2. +2.00 - Diphda
3. +3.45
4. +4.70
5. +4.20
6. +5.20
7. +4.85
8. +3.70 - Baten Kaitos
9. +3.60
10. +3.45
11. +6.45 - Mira
12. +4.05
13. +3.55
14. +2.50 - Menkar
15. +4.70
16. +4.25
17. +4.30
18. +4.35
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