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56 Hya
G8/K0III56 Hya · Hydra
56 Hya is a G8/K0III-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 358 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.23, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 72357.
Common Name56 Hya
Bayer Designation56 Hya
HIP Catalog IDHIP 72357
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension14h 47m 44.8s
Declination-26° 5' 15"
Distance358 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.23
Absolute Magnitude+0.03
Color Index (B-V)0.94
Spectral ClassG8/K0III
Variable StarNo