• 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

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 Es127 Zwo2600 121423 Annotated

  • Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
  • Camera: ZWO 2600 MM