56 Hya

56 Hya

56 Hya is a G-type (Yellow) star. It carries the designation 56 Hya.

Located approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth, 56 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

56 Hya is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.23, 56 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.938.

物理特性

光谱类型 G Class G — G-type (Yellow)
色指数 (B−V) 0.938

观测

视星等 +5.23
绝对星等 0.03
距离 358 ly

位置

赤经 14h 47.75m
赤纬 -26° 5.25′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 56 Hya?
56 Hya is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 56 Hya from Earth?
56 Hya is approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 56 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.23, 56 Hya is visible to the naked eye.