Asellus Borealis

Cancer · γ Cnc · HR 3449

HIP42806
Visual magnitude4.66
Right ascension (J2000)130.821°
Declination (J2000)21.4685°
WDS J08433+2128
IAU adoption2016/11/06

Name origin

From their joint Roman name the Aselli (and also Asini), "the Asses" of "Donkeys", being a translation of these stars' Greek name. Reapplied in Renaissance times, along with the Latin distinctions of "northern" and "southern".

Alternative names

  • No alternative names yet.