Mu Hydrae
Overlaid DSS image of Mu Hydrae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Mu Hydrae
μ Hya, 42 Hya
BD-16 3052, HD 90432, HR 4094, SAO 155980, GSC 06061-01134, HIP 51069
BD-16 3052, HD 90432, HR 4094, SAO 155980, GSC 06061-01134, HIP 51069
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.8 | Right Ascension | 10h 26' 5.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 16° 50' 11" S |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Classification | K4III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 12, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Orange, no companion noted, the third star dawon the chain of Hydra from Alphard and the jumping off point for the Ghost of Jupiter NGC3242 2° south
Andrew Cooper
Mar 21, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Orange, no companion noted
Other Data Sources for Mu Hydrae
Nearby objects for Mu Hydrae
3 objects found within 120'
| NGC 3200 | NGC 3242 | Phi1 Hydrae |
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Mu Hydrae