Upsilon1 Cancri

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Upsilon Cancri.
υ1 Cancri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Cancer
Right ascension 08h31m30.5s
Declination +24°04′52″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.71
Distance237 ± 13 ly
(73 ± 4 pc)
Spectral typeF0IIIn
Other designations
30 Cancri, HR 3355, HD 72041, BD+24°1940, FK5 2666, HIP 41816, SAO 80229, GC 11655

Upsilon1 Cancri1 Cnc, υ1 Cancri) is a star in the constellation Cancer.

υ1 Cancri is a yellow-white F-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.71. It is approximately 237 light years from Earth.


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