12.02
Apparent Mag12.13
Distance (ly)M4.5V
Spectral Type3,056
Temperature (K)YZ Ceti is a nearby red dwarf flare star with three confirmed exoplanets orbiting very close to the star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude12.02
Absolute Magnitude14.25
Distance12.13 light-years
Spectral TypeM4.5V
Temperature3,056 K
Luminosity0.002 L☉
Radius0.168 R☉
Mass0.13 M☉
Right Ascension01h 12m 30.6s
Declination-16° 59′ 56.3″
ConstellationCetus
Notable Facts
- YZ Ceti hosts three confirmed exoplanets
- All three planets orbit extremely close to the star
- It is a flare star only 12.13 light-years away