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.