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.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) -0,100

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +4.29
Magnitud Absoluta -0,60
Distancia 310 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 11h 52,91m
Declinación -33° 54,49′

Preguntas frecuentes

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.