Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Hydra |
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Abbreviation | Hya |
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Genitive | Hydrae |
Pronunciation | /ˈhaɪdrə/, genitive /ˈhaɪdriː/ |
Symbolism | the sea serpent |
Right ascension | 8-15 h |
Declination | −20° |
Quadrant | SQ2 |
Area | 1303 sq. deg. (1st) |
Main stars | 17 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
75 |
Stars with planets | 13 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 4 |
Brightest star | Alphard (α Hya) (1.98m) |
Nearest star | LHS 3003 (20.67 ly, 6.34 pc) |
Messier objects | 3 |
Meteor showers | Alpha Hydrids Sigma Hydrids |
Bordering constellations |
Antlia Cancer Canis Minor Centaurus Corvus Crater Leo Libra Lupus (corner) Monoceros Puppis Pyxis Sextans Virgo |
Visible at latitudes between +54° and −83°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. |