42 Cancri
Overlaid DSS image of 42 Cancri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 42 Cancri
42 Cnc
BD+20 2172, HD 73785, SAO 98030, GSC 01395-02605, HIP 42578, Gaia DR3 661300551269631360
BD+20 2172, HD 73785, SAO 98030, GSC 01395-02605, HIP 42578, Gaia DR3 661300551269631360
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.84 | Right Ascension | 8h 40' 43.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 19° 43' 9" N |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Classification | A7III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 26, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
White, no companion noted, in the core of the Beehive M44
Other Data Sources for 42 Cancri
Associated objects for 42 Cancri
42 Cancri is part of Messier 44
Nearby objects for 42 Cancri
17 objects found within 60'
| 38 Cancri | 39 Cancri | 40 Cancri |
| EP Cancri | HD 73449 | HD 73598 |
| HD 73710 | HD 73711 | IC 2388 |
| Meleph | Messier 44 | NGC 2624 |
| NGC 2625 | NGC 2637 | NGC 2643 |
| NGC 2647 | XX Cancri |
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42 Cancri