Chi Ceti
Overlaid DSS image of Chi Ceti, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Chi Ceti
χ Cet, 53 Ceti, 53 Cet
BD-11 352, HD 11171, HR 531, WDS J01496-1041A, SAO 148036, GSC 05278-02438, HIP 8497, Gaia DR3 2461043306017773696
BD-11 352, HD 11171, HR 531, WDS J01496-1041A, SAO 148036, GSC 05278-02438, HIP 8497, Gaia DR3 2461043306017773696
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.68 | Right Ascension | 1h 49' 35.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 10° 41' 11" S |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Classification | F0V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 9, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, a wide double with the 6.8 magnitude EZ Cet 3' southwest, Baten Kaitos is 35' northeast
Gaia DR2 data shows that the pair exhibit comparable parallax and proper motions, this is likely a physical pair
Other Data Sources for Chi Ceti
Nearby objects for Chi Ceti
5 objects found within 60'
| Baten Kaitos | IC 169 | IC 1738 |
| NGC 681 | NGC 701 |
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Chi Ceti