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51 Hya
K3III51 Hya · Hydra
51 Hya is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 157 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.78, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 70306.
Common Name51 Hya
Bayer Designation51 Hya
HIP Catalog IDHIP 70306
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension14h 23m 5.8s
Declination-27° 45' 14"
Distance157 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.78
Absolute Magnitude+1.36
Color Index (B-V)1.30
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo