Gliese 65 is a binary star system consisting the the red dwarf flare stars of BL Ceti, and UV Ceti. UV Ceti is considered a standard for flare stars because of its extreme changes in brightness, so now it is used as a classification name for that type of variable star. BL, UV Ceti orbit each other in a 26.5 year cycle. They are located 8.9 light years away in the constellation of Cetus.
Gliese 65 (2023)
- Constellation: Cetus
- Right Ascension: 01h 39m 01.3773s
- Declination: –17° 57′ 02.587″
- Distance: 8.9 ly
- Apparent Magnitude: 12.8
- B-V Color Index: 1.87
- Details
- Category: Stars
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 2600 MM