3.24
Apparent Mag214
Distance (ly)M2III
Spectral Type3,600
Temperature (K)Gamma Hydri is a red giant in Hydrus.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.24
Absolute Magnitude-0.83
Distance214 light-years
Spectral TypeM2III
Temperature3,600 K
Luminosity575 L☉
Radius60 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension03h 47m 14.3s
Declination-74° 14′ 20.3″
ConstellationHydrus
Notable Facts
- Gamma Hydri is a red M-type giant
- It is the third-brightest star in Hydrus
- The star lies deep in the southern sky