Cetus


Cetus is a very large but inconspicuous constellation between Pisces and the river Eridanus.

Cetus
Latin name Cetus
Latin genitive Ceti
Abbreviation Cet
Brightest star Diphda (β Ceti)
Fully visible 70° N to 90° S
Observation time for Central Europe August – February
The constellation Cetus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope