Pi Hydrae
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Hydra |
| Right ascension | 14h 6m 22.3s |
| Declination | -26° 40' 57" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.25 |
| Distance | 102 ly (31.29 pc) |
| Spectral type | K2III |
| Other designations | |
Pi Hydrae (π Hya / π Hydrae) is a Class K2, third-magnitude star in the constellation Hydra. It is sometimes called by the Sanskrit proper name Sataghni. Some sources also name it Markeb.
Pi Hydrae is an orange giant star located about 100 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 123123 -- Variable Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2006-11-05.
