Alphard

Alphard is found in the constellation Hydra and is 180.27 light years away from Earth. Alphard is a yellow-orange star and is categorized as a very cool star.

Common Name:
Alphard
Bayer:
α Hya
Bayer Long:
Alpha Hydrae
Flamsteed:
30 Hydrae
Meade Star Number:
95
SAO:
136871
HR:
3748
HD:
81797
DM:
BD-08 2680
GC:
13044
HIP:
46390
Right Ascension:
9h 27m 35.254s
Declination:
-8° 39' 31.17"
Magnitude:
2.0
Distance:
180.27 Light Years
Spectral Type:
K3II-III
Constellation:
Hydra