9 Hya
9 Hya
9 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 9 Hya.
Located approximately 211.8 light-years from Earth, 9 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
9 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.87, 9 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 +1.063.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,063 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +4.87 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 0,81 |
| Distance | 212 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 8h 41,72m |
| Déclinaison | -15° 56,60′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 9 Hya?
9 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 9 Hya from Earth?
9 Hya is approximately 211.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.87, 9 Hya is visible to the naked eye.