21 Hya

21 Hya

21 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 21 Hya.

Located approximately 282.9 light-years from Earth, 21 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

21 Hya has an apparent magnitude of +6.10, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.232.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale A Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,232

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.10
Magnitude Absolue 1,41
Distance 283 ly

Position

Ascension droite 9h 12,43m
Déclinaison -7° 6,59′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 21 Hya?
21 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 21 Hya from Earth?
21 Hya is approximately 282.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 21 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.10, 21 Hya is not visible to the naked eye.