Delta Hydrae (HIP 42313), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Delta Hydrae (HIP 42313) is a white main-sequence star (A0Vnn) in Stars, 160 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.14.

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Delta Hydrae (HIP 42313)

Delta Hydrae is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 160 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.14. Galactic velocity: 19.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,233 28,888 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 37m, Dec +5° 42.2'

Spectral type: A0Vnn

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