9 Hya

9 Hya

9 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 9 Hya.

Located approximately 211.8 light-years from Earth, 9 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.87, 9 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 +1.063.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.063

관측

겉보기 등급 +4.87
절대 등급 0.81
거리 212 ly

위치

적경 8h 41.72m
적위 -15° 56.60′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 9 Hya?
9 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 9 Hya from Earth?
9 Hya is approximately 211.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.87, 9 Hya is visible to the naked eye.