Sigma3 Cancri

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Sigma Cancri.
σ3 Cancri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Cancer
Right ascension 08h59m32.6s
Declination +32°25′07″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.23
Distance320 ± 24 ly
(98 ± 7 pc)
Spectral typeG8III
Other designations
64 Cancri, HR 3575, HD 76813, BD+32°1821, FK5 1232, HIP 44154, SAO 61177, GC 12417, BDS 4874, CCDM 08595+3225

Sigma3 Cancri3 Cnc, σ3 Cancri) is a star in the constellation Cancer. It is approximately 320 light years from Earth.

σ3 Cancri is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.23.


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