Sheat (Beta Ceti): Distance, Location & Facts

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The star Sheat (Beta Ceti) is approximately 163 light-years away from Earth. It is located in the constellation Cetus, the sea monster, and is the second-brightest star in the constellation after Menkar (Alpha Ceti).

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