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Star Epsilon Ceti

Binary star Epsilon Ceti is located 77 light years away from the Sun. It consists of a yellow-white star and a yellow star. For now, there are no known exoplanets in this star system.
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Epsilon Ceti A

Yellow-White star, Spectroscopic binary
Spectral class: F5V

Location +

Ascension iconRight ascension: 2h 39m 33.803s
Declination iconDeclination: -11° 52' 19.552'' (equatorial region)
Parallax iconParallax: 42.490
Distance iconSun distance: 76.761 ly | 23.5 pc
Star position
The position of a star tells us where it appears in the sky, similar to how we use coordinates like latitude and longitude on Earth. In astronomy, the three main coordinates are right ascension, declination and distance. .. icon More about Star position in StellarGuide

Basic characteristic

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Mass: 137 % M Sun
| 1435 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star Epsilon Ceti A is 1.37 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
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Size: 160 % R Sun
| 15.7 R Jupiter
(estimate)
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Star size
Radius of the star Epsilon Ceti A is not known. Its estimated value based on other similar stars is about 160 % solar radii.

The size of a star refers to its radius — the distance from its center to its surface. Star size is usually measured in solar radii (R☉), where 1 solar radius equals approximately 696,000 kilometers. Depending on their type and life stage, stars can be much smaller or larger than the Sun... icon More about Star size in StellarGuide
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Temperature: 6537 K | 1.13 T Sun
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of Epsilon Ceti A is 6537 K, which is 113 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide
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Age: 1.8 billions years | 0.39 Sun
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Star age
Star Epsilon Ceti A is 1.8 billion years old, which is about 0.39 of the Sun's age.

The age of a star tells us how long it has been shining since it formed. Knowing a star’s age helps astronomers understand its life stage, how it has changed over time, and what will happen to it in the future... icon More about Star age in StellarGuide
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Luminosity: 7.17 L Sun
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Star luminosity
Luminosity is the total amount of energy a star gives off every second. Think of it as the star’s true brightness — not just how bright it looks from Earth. This is important because some stars may appear dim simply because they are far away, not because they’re actually faint... icon More about Star luminosity in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconApparent magnitude (V): 4.9
Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): 3
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
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10
15
20
25
30
35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3

Epsilon Ceti B

Yellow star, , Spectroscopic binary

Location +

Distance iconDistance from the primary: 0.11 AU

Basic characteristic

icon weight
Mass: 103 % M Sun
| 1079 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star Epsilon Ceti B is 1.37 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
temperature iconTemperature: 6500 K
 (estimate)
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of Epsilon Ceti B is estimated to be 6537 K, which is 112 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide

Photometry

Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3
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Epsilon Ceti system structure

 Epsilon Ceti A
Epsilon Ceti B 0.11 AU

More about Epsilon Ceti

       Epsilon Ceti can be found in southern celestial hemisphere, and it is possible to see it with naked eye. The star is also observable from Northern America, Europe and Asia.
Other designations of this star
* eps Cet, ε Cet, 83 Cet, BD−12° 501, HD 16620, HIP 12390, HR 781, SAO 148528
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the Epsilon Ceti system from the Sun?

The Epsilon Ceti system is 77 light years or 23.5 parsecs from the Sun.

What galaxy is the Epsilon Ceti star in?

The Epsilon Ceti is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.

How many stars are in the Epsilon Ceti system?

The Epsilon Ceti system contains 2 stars.

What type of star is the Epsilon Ceti?

The primary in the Epsilon Ceti system is a Yellow-White star star.

What temperature is star Epsilon Ceti?

The primary in the Epsilon Ceti system has a temperature of 6537 K. Find out more about the temperature of stars in Stellar guide
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