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Rho Cet

HIP 11345; Rho Cet; 72 Cet Star Cetus (Cet) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.89
Spectral Type B9.5Vn
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.03)
Distance 112 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 25m 57.0s
Dec -12° 17' 26.0"
Constellation Cetus (Cet)
HR 708
HIP 11345
Bayer Rho
Flamsteed 72 Cet

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Best season Sep – Nov (peak: Oct)

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