14.78
Apparent Mag11.68
Distance (ly)M6.5Ve
Spectral Type2,840
Temperature (K)DX Cancri is one of the faintest and smallest stars near the Sun, a tiny red dwarf.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude14.78
Absolute Magnitude17.01
Distance11.68 light-years
Spectral TypeM6.5Ve
Temperature2,840 K
Luminosity0 L☉
Radius0.11 R☉
Mass0.09 M☉
Right Ascension08h 29m 49.5s
Declination+26° 46′ 33.6″
ConstellationCancer
Notable Facts
- DX Cancri is one of the smallest known stars near the Sun
- It is only about 11% the radius of the Sun
- The star is so faint it requires a moderate telescope to see