50 Hya

50 Hya

50 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 50 Hya.

Located approximately 217.6 light-years from Earth, 50 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 50 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 +1.130.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.130

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.07
절대 등급 0.95
거리 218 ly

위치

적경 14h 12.77m
적위 -27° 15.67′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 50 Hya?
50 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 50 Hya from Earth?
50 Hya is approximately 217.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 50 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 50 Hya is visible to the naked eye.