* Acubens (α Cancri): The brightest star in Cancer, meaning "the claw" in Arabic.
* Tarf (β Cancri): The second brightest star, meaning "the tip" or "the edge" in Arabic.
* Asellus Borealis (γ Cancri): The third brightest star, meaning "the northern donkey" in Latin.
* Asellus Australis (δ Cancri): The fourth brightest star, meaning "the southern donkey" in Latin.
* Tegmine (ζ Cancri): A double star with a dimmer companion.
* Iota Cancri: A triple star system.
* 55 Cancri: A star with five confirmed planets, including a super-Earth.
Keep in mind that most of these stars are faint and not easily visible to the naked eye.
In addition to these named stars, Cancer also hosts several notable objects, including:
* The Beehive Cluster (M44): A beautiful open star cluster easily visible with the naked eye.
* Cancer A: A powerful radio source located near the center of the constellation.
While Cancer might not be as famous for its individual stars as other constellations, it still offers interesting sights for those who enjoy stargazing.