Cancer
Constellation

List of stars in Cancer
Abbreviation Cnc
Genitive Cancri
Pronunciation /ˈkænsər/, genitive /ˈkæŋkraɪ/
Symbolism the Crab
Right ascension 9 h
Declination +20°
Quadrant NQ2
Area 506 sq. deg. (31st)
Main stars 5
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
76
Stars with planets 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 2
Brightest star β Cnc (Altarf) (3.53m)
Nearest star DX Cnc
(11.84 ly, 3.63 pc)
Messier objects 2
Meteor showers Delta Cancrids
Bordering
constellations
Lynx
Gemini
Canis Minor
Hydra
Leo
Leo Minor (corner)
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −60°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March.

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