3.5
Apparent Mag11.91
Distance (ly)G8.5V
Spectral Type5,344
Temperature (K)Tau Ceti is one of the nearest Sun-like stars and a prime target for exoplanet searches. It has a large debris disk and multiple planet candidates.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.5
Absolute Magnitude5.68
Distance11.91 light-years
Spectral TypeG8.5V
Temperature5,344 K
Luminosity0.52 L☉
Radius0.793 R☉
Mass0.783 M☉
Right Ascension01h 44m 04.1s
Declination-15° 56′ 14.9″
ConstellationCetus
Notable Facts
- Tau Ceti is only 11.91 light-years away
- It has up to four planet candidates in or near the habitable zone
- The star has a massive debris disk 10 times that of the Solar System