17 Hya

17 Hya

17 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 17 Hya.

Located approximately 288.6 light-years from Earth, 17 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

17 Hya has an apparent magnitude of +6.07, 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 +0.220.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग A Class A — A-type (White)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 0.220

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +6.07
निरपेक्ष परिमाण 1.34
दूरी 289 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 8h 55.49m
दिगंश -7° 58.27′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 17 Hya?
17 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 17 Hya from Earth?
17 Hya is approximately 288.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.07, 17 Hya is not visible to the naked eye.