Cetus

Also known as Cet, Ceti

constellation straddling the celestial equator

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Cetus is a large constellation that straddles the celestial equator, making it visible from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. It is notable as the home of Mira, one of the brightest variable stars visible to the naked eye, which has made it an important target for astronomers studying how stars change over time.

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Official name: Cetus
Area: 1231
Image: CetusCC.jpg

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Commons category: Cetus (constellation)
short name: Cet
Commons gallery: Cetus
name: Кит

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Cetus (/ˈsiːtəs/ SEE-təss) 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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