Gamma Hydri (HIP 17678), a red bright giant star in Stars

Gamma Hydri (HIP 17678) is a red bright giant star (M1III) in Stars, 214 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.26.

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Gamma Hydri (HIP 17678)

Gamma Hydri is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 214 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.26. Galactic velocity: 42.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,275 25,607 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 47m, Dec -74° 14.4'

Spectral type: M1III

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