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Tau Ceti (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation "Cetus" that is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type. | Tau Ceti (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation "Cetus" that is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type. | ||
At just under 11. | At just under 11.9 light years distant from the Solar System, it is a relatively close star. Like [[Sol]], Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf Star. This system was inhabited by a significant Covenant presence in 2552, including a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]] and the refit and repair station [[Unyielding Hierophant]]. The station was destroyed by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, [[2552]], including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>Halo: First Strike, Chapter 33 through 35</ref> | ||
Tau Ceti is notably also the setting for the game [[Marathon]]. | Tau Ceti is notably also the setting for the game [[Marathon]]. | ||
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Tau Ceti (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation "Cetus" that is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type.
At just under 11.9 light years distant from the Solar System, it is a relatively close star. Like Sol, Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf Star. This system was inhabited by a significant Covenant presence in 2552, including a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack Earth and the refit and repair station Unyielding Hierophant. The station was destroyed by UNSC forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.[1]
Tau Ceti is notably also the setting for the game Marathon.
Sources
- ^ Halo: First Strike, Chapter 33 through 35
