51 Hya

51 Hya

51 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Hya.

Located approximately 157.4 light-years from Earth, 51 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

51 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.78, 51 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 +1.300.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग Class K — K-type (Orange)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 1.300

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +4.78
निरपेक्ष परिमाण 1.36
दूरी 157 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 14h 23.10m
दिगंश -27° 45.24′

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What type of star is 51 Hya?
51 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Hya from Earth?
51 Hya is approximately 157.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.78, 51 Hya is visible to the naked eye.