λ Hydri (lambda Hydri)

λ Hydri is a giant star of spectral class K5 in the constellation of Hydrus.

λ Hydri visual magnitude is 5.07. Because of its faintness, λ Hydri is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

J2000

Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Hydri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

λ Hydri is distant 204.52 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's λ Hydri (lambda Hydri) rise, transit and set times from Hacienda Refugio, Philippines are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Manila):