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.
물리적 특성
| 분광형 | A Class A — A-type (White) |
| 색지수 (B−V) | 0.220 |
관측
| 겉보기 등급 | +6.07 |
| 절대 등급 | 1.34 |
| 거리 | 289 ly |
위치
| 적경 | 8h 55.49m |
| 적위 | -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.