What is Tau Ceti?
Q: What is Tau Ceti?
A: Tau Ceti is a star located in the constellation Cetus.
Q: Can Tau Ceti be seen with the naked eye?
A: Yes, Tau Ceti can be seen with the unaided eye as a third-magnitude star.
Q: How does the mass of Tau Ceti compare to the mass of the Sun?
A: Tau Ceti is only 78% of the Sun's mass.
Q: How far is Tau Ceti from the Solar System?
A: Tau Ceti is just under 12 light-years from the Solar System.
Q: How many planets are believed to be orbiting Tau Ceti?
A: There are probably five planets orbiting Tau Ceti, two of which are in the habitable zone.
Q: What is the debris disk around Tau Ceti?
A: The debris disk around Tau Ceti consists of more than ten times as much dust as the Solar System.
Q: Why is Tau Ceti considered a target for the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI)?
A: Tau Ceti's Sun-like characteristics and close proximity to Earth have led to interest in the star as a possible location for extraterrestrial life.
