4.66
Apparent Mag158
Distance (ly)A1IV
Spectral Type9,100
Temperature (K)Gamma Cancri, also known as Asellus Borealis, is the northern donkey star near the Beehive Cluster.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.66
Absolute Magnitude1.23
Distance158 light-years
Spectral TypeA1IV
Temperature9,100 K
Luminosity17 L☉
Radius2 R☉
Mass2.1 M☉
Right Ascension08h 43m 17.1s
Declination+21° 28′ 06.6″
ConstellationCancer
Notable Facts
- Also known as Asellus Borealis meaning northern donkey
- It lies near the Beehive Cluster
- The star is an A-type subgiant