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Head of Hydrus is the English designation of the alpha Hydri in the constellation small hydra. The star belongs to the spectral class F0V and possesses a brightness of +2,86m. Head of Hydrus is approx.. 71 light-years removes.

  • Coordinates for the equinox 2000:
    • Rektaszension: 1h58m46.20s "
    • declination: -61°34'11.0 "

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Alpha Canis Majoris Sirius 06 45 -16.7 227.2 -8.9 A1V -1.46 1.43 379.21 1.58 9 2.
Alpha Orionis Betelgeuse 05 55 +7.4 199.8 -9.0 M2Ib 0.55v -5.04v 7.63 1.64 430 11.
Alpha Scorpii Antares 16 29 -26.4 351.9 +15.1 M1Ib+B4V 0.95v -5.39v 5.40 1.68 600 16.
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