58 Hya

58 Hya

58 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 58 Hya.

Located approximately 331.1 light-years from Earth, 58 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.42, 58 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 +1.366.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,366

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +4.42
Magnitude Absoluta -0,61
Distância 331 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 14h 50,29m
Declinação -27° 57,62′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 58 Hya?
58 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 58 Hya from Earth?
58 Hya is approximately 331.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 58 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.42, 58 Hya is visible to the naked eye.