17 Hya
17 Hya
17 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 17 Hya.
Located approximately 288.6 light-years from Earth, 17 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
17 Hya is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
17 Hya has an apparent magnitude of +6.07, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.220.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | A Class A — A-type (White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,220 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +6.07 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 1,34 |
| Entfernung | 289 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 8h 55,49m |
| Deklination | -7° 58,27′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 17 Hya?
17 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 17 Hya from Earth?
17 Hya is approximately 288.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.07, 17 Hya is not visible to the naked eye.