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.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class A — A-type (White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.018

观测

视星等 +5.14
绝对星等 1.05
距离 215 ly

位置

赤经 8h 5.07m
赤纬 13° 7.09′

常见问题

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.