55 Cancri

55 Cancri

Cancer

5.95
Apparent Mag
41
Distance (ly)
G8V
Spectral Type
5,196
Temperature (K)

55 Cancri is a Sun-like star hosting five known exoplanets. One of them, 55 Cancri e, is a super-Earth that may have a lava surface.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude5.95
Absolute Magnitude5.46
Distance41 light-years
Spectral TypeG8V
Temperature5,196 K
Luminosity0.63 L☉
Radius0.943 R☉
Mass0.905 M☉
Right Ascension08h 52m 35.8s
Declination+28° 19′ 50.9″
ConstellationCancer

Notable Facts

  • 55 Cancri has five confirmed exoplanets
  • 55 Cancri e may have a lava ocean on its surface
  • It is one of the most planet-rich systems known

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