Astronomy and Space

Alphard

Alphard () is the brightest star in the constellation of Hydra. It has the Bayer designation Alpha Hydrae, which is that is Latinized from α Hydrae, and abbreviated Alpha Hya or α Hya. It is a giant star, cooler than the Sun but larger and more luminous. It is about 177 light-years away.

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• ▸Interstellar Probe (spacecraft)
• ▸Kamaʻehuakanaloa Seamount
• ▸Alpha Trianguli

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