56 Hya

HIP 72357; 56 Hya Star Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.24

Spectral Type G5III

Star Color Orange (B-V 0.94)

Distance 96 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 47m 44.8s

Dec -26° 05' 15.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

HR 5516

HIP 72357

Flamsteed 56 Hya

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