Hydrus
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Hydrus is a constellation in the southern sky.
Constellation | |
Abbreviation | Hyi |
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Genitive | Hydri |
Pronunciation | /ˈhaɪdrəs/, genitive /ˈhaɪdraɪ/ |
Symbolism | the water snake |
Right ascension | 00h 06.1m to 04h 35.1m |
Declination | −57.85° to −82.06° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 243 sq. deg. (61st) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 19 |
Stars with planets | 4 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | β Hyi (2.82m) |
Messier objects | none |
Meteor showers | none |
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. |
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