Psi2 Cancri

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Psi Cancri.
ψ2 Cancri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Cancer
Right ascension 08h10m27.2s
Declination +25°30′26″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.73
Distance137 ± 4 ly
(42 ± 1 pc)
Spectral typeG7V
Other designations
14 Cancri, HR 3191, HD 67767, BD+25°1865, FK5 2633, HIP 40023, SAO 79995, GC 11091, CCDM 08104+2530

Psi22) Cancri2 Cnc) is a star in the constellation Cancer. Often it is simply referred to as ψ Cancri, although it shares this designation with a dimmer neighbour, ψ¹ Cancri.

ψ2 Cancri is a yellow G-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.73. It is approximately 137 light years from Earth.


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