57 Hya
57 Hya
57 Hya is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 57 Hya.
Located approximately 447.4 light-years from Earth, 57 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
57 Hya is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.76, 57 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.007.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | B Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,007 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.76 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,07 |
| Entfernung | 447 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 14h 47,96m |
| Deklination | -26° 38,77′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 57 Hya?
57 Hya is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 57 Hya from Earth?
57 Hya is approximately 447.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 57 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.76, 57 Hya is visible to the naked eye.