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Baten Kaitos
K2III55Zet Cet · Cetus
Baten Kaitos is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Cetus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 235 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.74, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 8645.
Common NameBaten Kaitos
Bayer Designation55Zet Cet
HIP Catalog IDHIP 8645
ConstellationCetus
Right Ascension1h 51m 27.6s
Declination-10° 20' 6"
Distance235 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.74
Absolute Magnitude-0.55
Color Index (B-V)1.14
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo