Copernicus

Copernicus is a G-type (Yellow) star. It carries the designation 55Rho1Cnc.

Copernicus lies approximately 40.2 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 40 years ago.

Copernicus is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.96, Copernicus sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.869.