ξ1 Ceti (xi1 Ceti)
ξ1 Ceti is a variable and double bright giant star of spectral class G6 in the constellation of Cetus.
ξ1 Ceti visual magnitude is 4.37. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ1 Ceti is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for ξ1 Ceti (xi1 Ceti).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ1 Ceti is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ξ1 Ceti is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ξ1 Ceti double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ1 Ceti is distant 361.82 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ξ1 Ceti (xi1 Ceti) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):