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Alphard

Alphard (also known as Alpha Hydrae) is a star in the constellation Hydra. It located at Right Ascension 9h 27.587m and Declination -8° 39.517'.
 

 

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Alphard

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Hydrae

Constellation

  Hydra

SAO Catalog Number

  136871

HD Catalog Number

  81797

FK5 Catalog Number

  354

Magnitude

  1.98

Spectral Class

  K3II-III

Location

  9h 27.587m (Right Ascension)

  -8° 39.517' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.014 (Right Ascension)

  0.033 (Declination)