Eta Cancri

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η Cancri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Cancer
Right ascension 08h32m42.5s
Declination +20°26′28″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.33
Distance 312 ± 27 ly
(96 ± 8 pc)
Spectral type K3III
Other designations
33 Cancri, HR 3366, HD 72292, BD+20°2109, FK5 321, HIP 41909, SAO 80243, GC 11687

Eta Cancri (η Cnc / η Cancri) is a star in the constellation Cancer.

η Cancri is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.33. It is approximately 312 light years from Earth.