56 Hya
56 Hya
56 Hya is a G-type (Yellow) star. It carries the designation 56 Hya.
Located approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth, 56 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
56 Hya is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.23, 56 Hya sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.938.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | G Class G — G-type (Yellow) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,938 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.23 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,03 |
| Entfernung | 358 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 14h 47,75m |
| Deklination | -26° 5,25′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 56 Hya?
56 Hya is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 56 Hya from Earth?
56 Hya is approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 56 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.23, 56 Hya is visible to the naked eye.