59 Hya

59 Hya

59 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 59 Hya.

Located approximately 368.9 light-years from Earth, 59 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

59 Hya is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.65, 59 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.262.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,262

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.65
Magnitude Absoluta 0,38
Distância 369 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 14h 58,65m
Declinação -27° 39,44′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 59 Hya?
59 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 59 Hya from Earth?
59 Hya is approximately 369.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 59 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.65, 59 Hya is visible to the naked eye.