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6 Hya
K3III6 Hya · Hydra
6 Hya is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 388 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.98, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 42509.
Common Name6 Hya
Bayer Designation6 Hya
HIP Catalog IDHIP 42509
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension8h 40m 1.5s
Declination-12° 28' 31"
Distance388 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.98
Absolute Magnitude-0.40
Color Index (B-V)1.42
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo