Mu Hya

HIP 51069; Mu Hya; 42 Hya Star Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.81

Spectral Type K4III

Star Color Red (B-V 1.48)

Distance 234 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 26m 05.4s

Dec -16° 50' 11.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

HR 4094

HIP 51069

Bayer Mu

Flamsteed 42 Hya

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