Diphda (β Ceti) is the brightest star in the constellation Cetus. It is nearly 100 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.04 mag.
| Diphda | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 00h 43m 35.37s |
| Declination | -17° 59′ 11.8″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 2.04 mag |
| Distance | (96.32 ± 0.46) ly |
| Bayer designation | β Ceti |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 188 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 3419 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 147420 |
