Gamma Ceti

Gamma Ceti

Cetus

3.47
Apparent Mag
82
Distance (ly)
A3V
Spectral Type
8,500
Temperature (K)

Gamma Ceti, also known as Kaffaljidhma, is a close binary in the head of Cetus.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude3.47
Absolute Magnitude1.19
Distance82 light-years
Spectral TypeA3V
Temperature8,500 K
Luminosity16 L☉
Radius1.8 R☉
Mass2 M☉
Right Ascension02h 43m 18.0s
Declination+03° 14′ 08.9″
ConstellationCetus

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Kaffaljidhma meaning part of a hand
  • It is a close binary with an A-type primary
  • The pair orbits each other every 2.5 years

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