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Grandma Betty
Named in honor of Elizabeth J. Null
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Grandma Betty
Cancer · Digitized Sky Survey
"To the woman who has always been a guiding light in our family. May this star shine bright in your honor, a small piece of the universe just for you."
Astronomical Data
Constellation
Cancer
Distance
347.0 light years
(106.4 parsecs)
Right Ascension
08h 59m 57.9s
Declination
+26° 26' 04.3"
Star Type
A white or blue-white star
Visible From
Northern Hemisphere
Apparent Magnitude
6.86
(visible with binoculars)
Spectral Class
A2
HYG Catalog ID
HYG-44053
About This Registration
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Grandma Betty" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-44053) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Grandma Betty" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-44053) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.