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56 Cet
K3III56 Cet · Cetus
56 Cet is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Cetus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 353 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.92, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 9061.
Common Name56 Cet
Bayer Designation56 Cet
HIP Catalog IDHIP 9061
ConstellationCetus
Right Ascension1h 56m 40.2s
Declination-22° 31' 36"
Distance353 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.92
Absolute Magnitude-0.25
Color Index (B-V)1.43
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo