Cetus

[ see-tuh s, sey- ]

/ ˈsi təs, ˈseɪ- /

the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator, containing the variable star Mira.

Origin of Cetus

From Latin; see origin at cet-

Omicron in the constellation Cetus, is the longest known of them; and is held to revolve in 831 days.

The Plurality of Worlds |William Whewell
He is said to have been swallowed by a Cetus, or large fish, from which he was after some time delivered.

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) |Jacob Bryant
There are several other variable stars in Cetus, but none possessing much interest for us.

Astronomy with an Opera-glass |Garrett Putman Serviss
Below Aries may be seen the characteristic pentagon in the head of Cetus, the Whale.

A Field Book of the Stars |William Tyler Olcott

Now, as some of you know, the Cetus staff had already begun work at the pad, and in the blockhouse.

The Scarlet Lake Mystery |Harold Leland Goodwin

Cetus

/ (ˈsiːtəs) /

a large constellation on the celestial equator near Pisces and Aquarius. It contains the variable star Mira Ceti

Latin: whale