φ2 Ceti (phi2 Ceti)
φ2 Ceti is a variable sub-giant star of spectral class F7 in the constellation of Cetus.
φ2 Ceti visual magnitude is 5.19. Because of its faintness, φ2 Ceti is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for φ2 Ceti (phi2 Ceti).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ2 Ceti is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ2 Ceti is distant 50.39 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's φ2 Ceti (phi2 Ceti) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):