Hydrus

constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere

Hydrus is a constellation in the southern sky.

Hydrus
Constellation
Hydrus
AbbreviationHyi
GenitiveHydri
Pronunciation/ˈhdrəs/, genitive /ˈhdr/
Symbolismthe water snake
Right ascension 00h 06.1m to  04h 35.1m
Declination−57.85° to −82.06°
QuadrantSQ1
Area243 sq. deg. (61st)
Main stars3
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
19
Stars with planets4
Stars brighter than 3.00m2
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)1
Brightest starβ Hyi (2.82m)
Messier objectsnone
Meteor showersnone
Bordering
constellations
Dorado
Eridanus
Horologium
Mensa
Octans
Phoenix (corner)
Reticulum
Tucana
Visible at latitudes between +8° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November.