6 Hya
6 Hya
6 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Hya.
Located approximately 388.3 light-years from Earth, 6 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
6 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.98, 6 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.415.
물리적 특성
| 분광형 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 색지수 (B−V) | 1.415 |
관측
| 겉보기 등급 | +4.98 |
| 절대 등급 | -0.40 |
| 거리 | 388 ly |
위치
| 적경 | 8h 40.02m |
| 적위 | -12° 28.52′ |
자주 묻는 질문
What type of star is 6 Hya?
6 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Hya from Earth?
6 Hya is approximately 388.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.98, 6 Hya is visible to the naked eye.