Bet Hya

Bet Hya

Bet Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation Bet Hya.

Located approximately 309.7 light-years from Earth, Bet Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Bet Hya is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.29, Bet 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 -0.100.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,100

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.29
Absolute Helligkeit -0,60
Entfernung 310 ly

Position

Rektaszension 11h 52,91m
Deklination -33° 54,49′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Bet Hya?
Bet Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Bet Hya from Earth?
Bet Hya is approximately 309.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Bet Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.29, Bet Hya is visible to the naked eye.