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Tarf
K4III17Bet Cnc · Cancer
Tarf is a K4III-type star located in the constellation of Cancer. Sitting at a distance of approximately 303 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.53, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 40526.
Common NameTarf
Bayer Designation17Bet Cnc
HIP Catalog IDHIP 40526
ConstellationCancer
Right Ascension8h 16m 30.9s
Declination+9° 11' 8"
Distance303 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.53
Absolute Magnitude-1.31
Color Index (B-V)1.48
Spectral ClassK4III
Variable StarNo