50 Hya
50 Hya
50 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 50 Hya.
Located approximately 217.6 light-years from Earth, 50 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
50 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 50 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 +1.130.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,130 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.07 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 0,95 |
| Distance | 218 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 14h 12,77m |
| Déclinaison | -27° 15,67′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 50 Hya?
50 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 50 Hya from Earth?
50 Hya is approximately 217.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 50 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 50 Hya is visible to the naked eye.