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55 Hya
B9IV/V55 Hya · Hydra
55 Hya is a B9IV/V-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 743 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.61, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 72323.
Common Name55 Hya
Bayer Designation55 Hya
HIP Catalog IDHIP 72323
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension14h 47m 22.6s
Declination-25° 37' 27"
Distance743 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.61
Absolute Magnitude-1.18
Color Index (B-V)-0.04
Spectral ClassB9IV/V
Variable StarNo