ξ2 Ceti (xi2 Ceti)
ξ2 Ceti is a giant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Cetus.
ξ2 Ceti visual magnitude is 4.28. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ2 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
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Finder chart for ξ2 Ceti (xi2 Ceti).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ2 Ceti is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ2 Ceti is distant 175.93 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ξ2 Ceti (xi2 Ceti) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):