Alpha Hya
DSS image of Alpha Hya
Overlaid DSS image of Alpha Hya, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around Alpha Hya
Cor Hydrae, Soheil Solitarius, Alpha Hydræ, Cor Hydræ, Alpha Hydrae, α Hya, 30 Hya
BD-08 2680, HD 81797, HR 3748, WDS J09276-0840, SAO 136871, GSC 05460-01592, HIP 46390

Type  Variable Star
Magnitude  1.97 (avg.)
Right Ascension  9h 27' 35.3"  (2000)
Declination  8° 39' 31" S
Constellation  Hydra
Classification  K3IIIa
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Mar 21, 2020    Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%

Bright brilliant orange, no companion noted

Steve Coe

Orange giant
― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for Alpha Hya
Nearby objects for Alpha Hya
6 objects found within 120'
27 Hydrae 29 Hydrae IC 2471
NGC 2863 NGC 2868 NGC 2876
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Alpha Hya