40Ups2Hya

40Ups2Hya

40Ups2Hya is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 40Ups2Hya.

Located approximately 313.6 light-years from Earth, 40Ups2Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

40Ups2Hya is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.60, 40Ups2Hya 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.087.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Color Index (B−V) -0.087

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +4.60
Absolute Magnitude -0.32
Distance 314 ly

Position

Right Ascension 10h 5.12m
Declination -13° 3.88′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 40Ups2Hya?
40Ups2Hya is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 40Ups2Hya from Earth?
40Ups2Hya is approximately 313.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 40Ups2Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.60, 40Ups2Hya is visible to the naked eye.