π Hydrae (pi Hydrae)
π Hydrae is a giant star of spectral class K2 in the constellation of Hydra.
π Hydrae visual magnitude is 3.27. Because of its moderate brightness, π Hydrae is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Hydrae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Hydrae is distant 101.34 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 27 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Hydrae (pi Hydrae) rise, transit and set times from Anna Maria, United States are the following (all times relative to the local timezone America/New_York):