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Xi Hya
G8IIIXi Hya · Hydra
Xi Hya is a G8III-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 130 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.54, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 56343.
Common NameXi Hya
Bayer DesignationXi Hya
HIP Catalog IDHIP 56343
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension11h 33m 0.1s
Declination-31° 51' 27"
Distance130 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.54
Absolute Magnitude+0.54
Color Index (B-V)0.95
Spectral ClassG8III
Variable StarNo