59 Hya
59 Hya
59 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 59 Hya.
Located approximately 368.9 light-years from Earth, 59 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
59 Hya is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.65, 59 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.262.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 0,262 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.65 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 0,38 |
| Distance | 369 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 14h 58,65m |
| Déclinaison | -27° 39,44′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 59 Hya?
59 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 59 Hya from Earth?
59 Hya is approximately 369.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 59 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.65, 59 Hya is visible to the naked eye.