18Ome Hya

18Ome Hya

18Ome Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 18Ome Hya.

Located approximately 896.0 light-years from Earth, 18Ome Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

18Ome Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.99, 18Ome 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.189.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral K Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,189

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +4.99
Magnitud Absoluta -2,20
Distancia 896 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 9h 5,97m
Declinación 5° 5,54′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 18Ome Hya?
18Ome Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 18Ome Hya from Earth?
18Ome Hya is approximately 896.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 18Ome Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.99, 18Ome Hya is visible to the naked eye.