Diphda


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
Position of Diphda (β Ceti) in the constellation Cetus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope