Mu Ceti (HIP 12828), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Mu Ceti (HIP 12828) is a white main-sequence star (A9IIIp) in Stars, 84 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.27.

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Mu Ceti (HIP 12828)

Mu Ceti is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 84 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.27. Galactic velocity: 47.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,385 27,055 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 2h 44m, Dec +10° 6.9'

Spectral type: A9IIIp

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