12.7
Apparent Mag8.73
Distance (ly)M5.5Ve
Spectral Type2,670
Temperature (K)UV Ceti is the prototype of flare stars (UV Ceti variables). It can brighten by several magnitudes in minutes.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude12.7
Absolute Magnitude15.4
Distance8.73 light-years
Spectral TypeM5.5Ve
Temperature2,670 K
Luminosity0 L☉
Radius0.14 R☉
Mass0.12 M☉
Right Ascension01h 39m 01.3s
Declination-17° 57′ 01.8″
ConstellationCetus
Notable Facts
- UV Ceti is the prototype of its class of flare star variables
- It can increase in brightness by several magnitudes in just minutes
- The star is part of a binary system with Luyten 726-8