17 Hya

17 Hya

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17 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 17 Hya.

Located approximately 288.6 light-years from Earth, 17 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

17 Hya has an apparent magnitude of +6.07, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.220.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class A Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.220

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.07
Absolute Magnitude 1.34
Distance 289 ly

Position

Right Ascension 8h 55.49m
Declination -7° 58.27′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 17 Hya?
17 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 17 Hya from Earth?
17 Hya is approximately 288.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.07, 17 Hya is not visible to the naked eye.