Cetus
Cet
Rank: #4
1231 sq. deg.
Cetus () is a constellation, sometimes called 'the whale' in English. The Cetus was a sea monster in Greek mythology which both Perseus and Heracles needed to slay. Cetus is in the region of the sky that contains other water-related constellations: Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus. .
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Cetus
| Genitive | Ceti |
| Symbolism | the Cetus |
| Right ascension | 02h 00m 00s |
| Declination | -10° 00' 00" |
| Area | 1231 sq. deg. |
| Area rank | 4th |
| Brightest star | Diphda (mag 2.04) |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
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