EI Cancri is a double star system located in the constellation of Cancer. At a distance of 16.7 light years its one of the closer star systems to Earth. The system consists of two low mass stars with spectral types of M8Ve, and M7V.
EI Cancri (2026)
- Other designations: EI Cnc, GJ 1116, WDS J08582+1945AB, G 9-38, G 47-14, G 41-11, LP 426-40, LTT 12343, PLX 2144.03, GSC 01397-01138, 2MASS J08581519+1945470
- Constellation: Cancer
- Right Ascension: 08h 58m 15.07493s
- Declination: +19° 45′ 48.2581″
- Distance: 16.7 ly
- Variable type: Flare star
- Apparent Magnitude: 13.93, 13.75
- Details
- Category: Stars
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO A071 Color