51 Hya

51 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Hya.

Located approximately 157.4 light-years from Earth, 51 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

51 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.78, 51 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 +1.300.