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.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | 1,063 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +4.87 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | 0,81 |
| Расстояние | 212 ly |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 8h 41,72m |
| Склонение | -15° 56,60′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
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.