Upsilon2 Cancri

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Upsilon Cancri.
υ2 Cancri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Cancer
Right ascension 08h33m00.1s
Declination +24°05′05″
Apparent magnitude (V) +6.35
Distance421 ± 57 ly
(129 ± 17 pc)
Spectral typeG9III
Other designations
32 Cancri, HR 3369, HD 72324, BD+24°1946, HIP 41940, SAO 80245, GC 11695

Upsilon2 Cancri2 Cnc, υ2 Cancri) is a star in the constellation Cancer.

υ2 Cancri is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +6.35. It is approximately 421 light years from Earth.

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