Tarf (β Cancri) is the brightest star in the constellation Cancer. It is about 300 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.5 mag.
| Tarf | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Right ascension | 08h 16m 30.92s |
| Declination | +09° 11′ 8″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 3.52 mag |
| Distance | (295 ± 20) ly |
| Bayer designation | β Cancri |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 3249 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 40526 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 116569 |
