Gamma Cancri
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Cancer |
| Right ascension | 08h43m17.1s |
| Declination | +21°28′07″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.66 |
| Distance | 158 ± 7 ly (49 ± 2 pc) |
| Spectral type | A1IV |
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Gamma Cancri (γ Cnc / γ Cancri) is a star system in the constellation Cancer. It also has the traditional name Asellus Borealis (Latin for "northern donkey").
γ Cancri is a white A-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +4.66. It is approximately 158 light years from Earth. Since it is near the ecliptic, it can be occulted by the Moon and very rarely by planets.
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