Hydrus
The lesser water snake. Genitive Hydri, abbreviated Hyi. Introduced by Keyser & de Houtman.
Area
243.05 sq°
61 of 88 by size
Brightest star
β Hydri
magnitude 2.80
Best seen
October
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
32°N to 90°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| β Hydri | 2.80 | 98 |
| α Hydri | 2.86 | 591 |
| γ Hydri | 3.24 | 1208 |
Deep sky
No object in Hydrus carries a Messier number or a common name. It contains catalogued objects all the same, identified by number only.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Hydrus
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
