WEBCetus (/ ˈ s iː t ə s /) 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.
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Cetus Constellation (the Whale): Stars, Myth, Facts, Location
WEBFacts, location and map. Cetus is the fourth largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 1231 square degrees. It is one of the 15 equatorial constellations. It lies in the first quadrant of the southern hemisphere (SQ1) and can be seen at latitudes between +70° and …
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Look for Cetus the Whale swimming in a celestial sea - EarthSky
WEBDecember 20, 2023. On December evenings, you’ll find Cetus the Whale already well placed in the sky as darkness falls. If you wait a few hours until it’s truly dark, Cetus will be even higher...
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Cetus Constellation – Features and Facts - The Planets
WEBThe Constellation Cetus is surrounded by various recognizable Constellations such as Aries, Pisces and Eridanus. The Cetus Constellation is a well-known guide-point in the sky used by astronomers and amateur stargazers to identify certain Deep Sky objects; like the neighboring Andromeda Galaxy.
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Cetus | Deep-Sky Objects, Stars, Galaxies | Britannica
WEBCetus, constellation in the southern sky, at about 2 hours right ascension and 10° south in declination. The brightest star, Deneb Kaitos (from the Arabic for “tail of the whale”), has a visual magnitude of 2.04. The most famous star in Cetus is Mira Ceti, or Omicron Ceti, the first known variable.
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Cetus Constellation Facts, Stars, Map and Myth of The Whale
WEBCetus (Constellation) takes up 1231.411 sq. degrees of the night sky, equating to 2.99% of the night sky. Cetus is the 4th largest constellation in the night sky. Fifty-one Extrasolar Planets in the Cetus constellation are detailed on this site.
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Cetus Constellation - Key Facts, Star Map, & Mythology
WEBMar 3, 2016 · Despite being the 4th largest constellation, Cetus is situated far from the galactic plane and so contains few deep sky objects. Those that is does, however, make good targets for astronomers as their view is unobscured by dust from our Milky Way.
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Cetus, the Sea Monster Constellation | TheSkyLive.com
WEBCetus (The Sea Monster) Constellation. Altitude: -8.2° Azimuth: 93.2° Direction: East. Cetus (pronounced ˈsiːtəs) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 59 degrees across the sky) situated close to the celestial equator.
WEBCetus is the fourth largest constellation, visible in the months around September just to the south of the ecliptic . Despite its size, Cetus has few bright stars, and because it lies far from the plane of the Milky Way, it also has few deep sky objects.
WEBApr 4, 2003 · About. Cetus is a large constellation located near the equator. It is best seen in December. The English name for Cetus varies, as it is sometimes written as "The Sea Monster" and other times referred to as "The Whale."