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Alpha Hydrae (Alfard)

Alpha Hydrae (α Hya), also known as Alfard, is a spectral class K3III star of magnitude 1.99 located in the constellation Hydra. α Hya is one of the brighter stars in Hydra and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Hydrae
      1. Short name:
      2. α Hya
      1. Common name:
      2. Alfard
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K3III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.99
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 09h 27m 35.25s
      1. Declination:
      2. -08° 39' 31.3"