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Ceti

Ceti is a term used in different contexts, most commonly in astronomy and popular culture. In astronomy, Ceti is the genitive form of Cetus, the constellation named after the sea monster from Greek mythology. The form appears in celestial naming to indicate objects that belong to the Cetus constellation, such as stars or exoplanets designated with reference to Cetus. The constellation Cetus lies near the celestial equator and contains a variety of deep-sky objects, including galaxies and nebulae.

In popular culture, Ceti appears in science fiction as part of fictional place names and creatures. Notably,

Because the meaning of Ceti varies by context, the intended reference typically depends on whether the discussion

the
Star
Trek
franchise
uses
Ceti
in
the
naming
of
a
star
system,
as
well
as
in
the
designation
Ceti
Alpha
V
for
a
planet
within
that
system.
The
Ceti
Eel,
a
parasitic
creature
introduced
in
Star
Trek
II:
The
Wrath
of
Khan,
is
another
well-known
usage
of
the
term.
The
name
has
since
appeared
in
broader
media
as
a
speculative
astronomical
naming
convention
and
as
a
homage
to
Star
Trek
lore.
is
astronomical,
involving
the
Cetus
constellation,
or
cultural,
involving
fictional
works.
In
both
cases,
the
term
is
closely
tied
to
the
notion
of
Cetus
and
its
cultural
associations.