Alphard
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Alphard is the α star in the constellation of Hydra
Alphard (Bayer designation α Hydrae) is the brightest star in the constellation Hydra. Alphard is 100 light years distant from Earth, possesses an apparent magnitude of +1.98 (absolute magnitude -1.8) and is a orange giant star of the spectral classification K2.
The name Alphard is from the Arabic Al Fard, "the solitary one."
Coordinates (J2000.0)
- Right ascension: 09h 25m 10s
- Declination: -08° 26' 00"
Categories: Star stubs | Bayer objects | Hydra constellation | Orange bright giants