66 Cnc

66 Cnc

66 Cnc is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 66 Cnc.

Located approximately 466.6 light-years from Earth, 66 Cnc resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

66 Cnc is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.89, 66 Cnc 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.088.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,088

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.89
Magnitude Absolue 0,11
Distance 467 ly

Position

Ascension droite 9h 1,40m
Déclinaison 32° 15,14′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 66 Cnc?
66 Cnc is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 66 Cnc from Earth?
66 Cnc is approximately 466.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 66 Cnc with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.89, 66 Cnc is visible to the naked eye.