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17 Hya
A317 Hya · Hydra
17 Hya is a A3-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 289 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.07, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 43822.
Common Name17 Hya
Bayer Designation17 Hya
HIP Catalog IDHIP 43822
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension8h 55m 29.6s
Declination-7° 58' 16"
Distance289 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.07
Absolute Magnitude+1.33
Color Index (B-V)0.22
Spectral ClassA3
Variable StarNo