When it was named, the Sun was also in the direction of the constellation Cancer (Latin for crab).

HD 79498 is a star located approximately 160 light years away in the constellation Cancer.

Hera then placed it in the heavens as the constellation Cancer.

The asteroid was involved in the occultation of a 10th magnitude star in the constellation Cancer in April 2004.

NGC 2812 is a galaxy in constellation Cancer.

This deity possesses a ring with supernatural powers and may be associated somehow with the constellation Cancer.

NGC 2775 (also known as Caldwell 48) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer.

HD 73534 is an 8th magnitude G-type subgiant star located approximately 316 light years away in the constellation Cancer.

Mu Cancri is a star in the constellation Cancer.

Cancer ( ) is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Cancer.