Diphda

Diphda (β Ceti) is a yellow star in the constellation Cetus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.04 it is the 52nd-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Diphda is in the constellation Cetus
Diphda (circled) in Cetus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationCetus
Designationβ Ceti (Beta Ceti), HR 188
Apparent magnitude2.04 (52nd brightest)
Spectral typeG9.5IIICH-1
Coloryellow (B−V 1.02)
Distance—
Right ascension0 h 43.6 min
Declination−17.99°
Best monthNovember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Diphda

Diphda is in Cetus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in November evenings, about 32° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 73° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Ankaa (25° away), Fomalhaut (27° away) and Tiaki (38° away).

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Other named stars in Cetus

MenkarMiraKaffaljidhmaBaten Kaitos

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