Description
Overview:
Cetus (pronouced see' tus) is the 4th most volumous constellation in the night sky with
an area of 1231 square degrees. The name of this constellation means Whale or Sea Monster.
Location:
Cetus is located at RA 1.42 h and Declination -11.35°.
It is best seen between latitudes +70° and -90° in the month of November.
Cetus is adjacent to the following constellations: Aquarius,
Aries,
Eridanus,
Fornax,
Pisces,
Sculptor,
Taurus.
Stars:
Cetus contains within its borders about 58 visible stars. The principal star of Cetus is Menkar. The brightest star is Luyten 726-8 (8.73 ly).
Cetus also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Baten Kaitos,
Deneb Kaitos,
Diphda,
Kaffaljidhm,
Menkar,
Mira.
Visual Magnitude:
Cetus is the 19th brightest constellation with a brightness of 4.71.
