37 Hya

37 Hya

37 Hya is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 37 Hya.

At a distance of roughly 1,004 light-years, 37 Hya is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

37 Hya has an apparent magnitude of +6.31, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.029.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) -0.029

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.31
Absolute Magnitude -1.13
Distance 1,004 ly

Position

Right Ascension 9h 39.79m
Declination -10° 34.22′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 37 Hya?
37 Hya is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 37 Hya from Earth?
37 Hya is approximately 1,003.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 37 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.31, 37 Hya is not visible to the naked eye.