8 Cnc
8 Cnc
8 Cnc is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 8 Cnc.
Located approximately 214.6 light-years from Earth, 8 Cnc resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
8 Cnc is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.14, 8 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 +0.018.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 0,018 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.14 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 1,05 |
| Distance | 215 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 8h 5,07m |
| Déclinaison | 13° 7,09′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 8 Cnc?
8 Cnc is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 8 Cnc from Earth?
8 Cnc is approximately 214.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Cnc with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.14, 8 Cnc is visible to the naked eye.