Hydrus
Hydrus is a constellation in the southern sky.
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| Constellation | |
 List of stars in Hydrus | |
| Abbreviation | Hyi |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Hydri |
| Pronunciation | /ˈhaɪdrəs/, genitive /ˈhaɪdraɪ/ |
| Symbolism | the water snake |
| Right ascension | 00h 06.1m to 04h 35.1m |
| Declination | −57.85° to −82.06° |
| Quadrant | SQ1 |
| Area | 243 sq. deg. (61st) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 19 |
| Stars with planets | 4 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
| Brightest star | β Hyi (2.82m) |
| Messier objects | none |
| Meteor showers | none |
| Bordering constellations | Dorado Eridanus Horologium Mensa Octans Phoenix (corner) Reticulum Tucana |
| Visible at latitudes between +8° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. | |
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