Dheneb (star)

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Dheneb
Spectral K1 III
Type Giant
Luminosity 75 LSol LSol
Absolute magnitude
Mag Terra 3.446
Temperature 4350K° K
Mass 1.2 MSol MSol
Radius 15.1 RSol RSol


The star Dheneb (otherwise known as Eta Ceti) is a K1 III yellow-orange giant star located in the Terran-sky constellation of Cetus.


Description (Specifications)

  • The Dheneb star system is approximately 38.0pc from Terra, and is located in a Corespinward/Spinward direction from Terra at bearing 137.2o Galactic Longitude and -72.6o South Galactic Latitude.


History & Background (Dossier)

Dheneb is the primary star of the world Dheneb/Rangiriri (Canopus 2212).


References & Contributors (Sources)

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  • Travellermap [1]
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  • External Link: SIMBAD @ University of Strasbourg: [2]