55 Cancri f [SEP] constellation
55 Cancri f
55 Cancri f (abbreviated 55 Cnc f), also designated Rho Cancri f and formally named Harriot , is an extrasolar planet approximately 41 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Cancer (the Crab). 55 Cancri f is the fourth known planet (in order of distance) from the star 55 Cancri and the first planet to have been given the designation of "f".
Name.
In July 2014 the International Astronomical Union launched a process for giving proper names to certain
Table of stars with Flamsteed designations
This table lists those stars/objects which have Flamsteed designations by the constellation in which those stars/objects lie. The name given is that of the article if it does not reflect the Flamsteed designation. If the star has a Greek-letter Bayer designation this is used in preference except where such designation contains an extra attached number; for example, "Rho-1 Cancri" is less common than "55 Cancri".
See also.
- List of constellations
- Table of