Eta Hydrae — Star in Hydra
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.30
Range
4.27 - 4.33
Period
4.1 hours
Variable Type
Beta Cephei (Pulsating)
Spectral Type
B3V
Star Color
Blue
(B-V -0.20)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
08h 43m 13.5s
Dec
+03° 23' 55.0"
Constellation
Hydra
(Hya)
HR
3454
HIP
42799
HD
74280
SAO
117050
Bayer
Eta
Flamsteed
7 Hya
Variable ID
Eta Hya
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3How easy to spot?
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Best season
Dec – Feb
(peak: Jan)
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15Stellar Notes
Beta C 4.27 - 4.33V, 0.17d.
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