V Hydrae
Overlaid DSS image of V Hydrae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around V Hydrae
V Hya, BD-20 3283, WDS J10516-2115A, SAO 179278, CCCS 1766, HIP 53085
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.8 | Right Ascension | 10h 51' 37.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 21° 15' 0" S |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Classification | C-N:6 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 13, 2008 Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Very red! a deep coppery red color that is always surprising, this was the first carbon star I had ever encountered when I stumbled upon it while sweeping with the UofA 21" all those years ago
Steve Coe
Period 533 days; 6.5-12m; Reddest star known; famous― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for V Hydrae
Nearby objects for V Hydrae
4 objects found within 60'
| MCG -03-28-004 | NGC 3450 | NGC 3453 |
| NGC 3464 |
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V Hydrae