Beta Hydri (HIP 2021), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

Beta Hydri (HIP 2021) is a yellow main-sequence star (G0V) in Stars, 24 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.82.

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Beta Hydri (HIP 2021)

Beta Hydri is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 24 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.82. Iron abundance: -0.12 (76% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 82.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,366 26,327 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 0h 25m, Dec -77° 15.3'

Spectral type: G0V

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