Phi2 Cancri

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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Phi Cancri.

Phi² Cancri (φ² Cnc / φ² Cancri) is a binary star in the constellation Cancer. It is approximately 277 light years from Earth.

Both binary components are white A-type main sequence dwarfs have similar apparent magnitudes of +6.30. The two components are separated by 5.1 arcseconds on the sky. Their mean apparent brightness is +5.55 magnitudes.

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