2.02
Apparent Mag96.3
Distance (ly)K0III
Spectral Type4,797
Temperature (K)Diphda is the brightest star in Cetus and an orange giant. It outshines Alpha Ceti and is one of the brightest stellar X-ray sources.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.02
Absolute Magnitude-0.3
Distance96.3 light-years
Spectral TypeK0III
Temperature4,797 K
Luminosity145 L☉
Radius16.78 R☉
Mass2.8 M☉
Right Ascension00h 43m 35.4s
Declination-17° 59′ 11.8″
ConstellationCetus
Notable Facts
- Diphda is brighter than Alpha Ceti despite its Beta designation
- Its name means the second frog in Arabic
- It is one of the brightest stellar X-ray sources known