6 Hya
6 Hya
6 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Hya.
Located approximately 388.3 light-years from Earth, 6 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
6 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.98, 6 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.415.
Fiziksel Özellikler
| Spektral Sınıf | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Renk İndeksi (B−V) | 1,415 |
Gözlem
| Görünür Parlaklık | +4.98 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | -0,40 |
| Mesafe | 388 ly |
Konum
| Sağ Açıklık | 8h 40,02m |
| Dik Açı | -12° 28,52′ |
Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
What type of star is 6 Hya?
6 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Hya from Earth?
6 Hya is approximately 388.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.98, 6 Hya is visible to the naked eye.