55 Hya

55 Hya

55 Hya is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 55 Hya.

Located approximately 743.0 light-years from Earth, 55 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

55 Hya is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.61, 55 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.043.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) -0.043

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +5.61
निरपेक्ष परिमाण -1.18
दूरी 743 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 14h 47.38m
दिगंश -25° 37.46′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 55 Hya?
55 Hya is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 55 Hya from Earth?
55 Hya is approximately 743.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 55 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.61, 55 Hya is visible to the naked eye.