2.8
Apparent Mag24.33
Distance (ly)G2IV
Spectral Type5,872
Temperature (K)Beta Hydri is the closest relatively bright star to the south celestial pole. It is a subgiant slightly more evolved than the Sun.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.8
Absolute Magnitude3.45
Distance24.33 light-years
Spectral TypeG2IV
Temperature5,872 K
Luminosity3.51 L☉
Radius1.809 R☉
Mass1.1 M☉
Right Ascension00h 25m 45.1s
Declination-77° 15′ 15.3″
ConstellationHydrus
Notable Facts
- Beta Hydri is the closest reasonably bright star to the south celestial pole
- It is a solar-type subgiant slightly more evolved than the Sun
- The star is about 24 light-years away