Star

tau Cet

Host star

Also known as: HD 10700, HIP 8102, TIC 419015728, Gaia DR2 2452378776434276992, Gaia DR3 2452378776434477184

Overview

tau Cet is a host star with 3 known exoplanets. It is located approximately 12 light-years from Earth.

Key Measurements

Planets

3

012+

Distance

3.6

pc

Nearby10,000 pc

V Magnitude

3.50

Spectral Type

Unknown

Temperature

Unknown

Mass (Solar)

0.78 M☉

Radius (Solar)

Unknown

Luminosity

Unknown

Metallicity [Fe/H]

Unknown

Age

Unknown

Known Planets

3

Stars in System

1

Planets (NASA)

3

Distance

3.6 pc (~12 ly)

V Magnitude

3.50

K Magnitude

1.79

Coordinates (RA, Dec)

26.0093°, -15.9338°

Data Sources

Source ID: tau Cet