29 Hya

29 Hya

29 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 29 Hya.

Located approximately 765.6 light-years from Earth, 29 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

29 Hya has an apparent magnitude of +6.53, 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 +0.053.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.053

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.53
Absolute Magnitude -0.32
Distance 766 ly

Position

Right Ascension 9h 27.24m
Declination -9° 13.42′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 29 Hya?
29 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 29 Hya from Earth?
29 Hya is approximately 765.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 29 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.53, 29 Hya is not visible to the naked eye.