3.94
Apparent Mag136
Distance (ly)K0III
Spectral Type4,637
Temperature (K)Delta Cancri, also known as Asellus Australis, marks the southern donkey near the Beehive Cluster.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.94
Absolute Magnitude0.84
Distance136 light-years
Spectral TypeK0III
Temperature4,637 K
Luminosity53 L☉
Radius11 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension08h 44m 41.1s
Declination+18° 09′ 15.5″
ConstellationCancer
Notable Facts
- Also known as Asellus Australis meaning southern donkey
- It lies adjacent to the famous Beehive Cluster (M44)
- The star is a K-type giant