Ashlesha

Ashlesha (ε Hydrae) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of 3.38 it is the 254th-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Ashlesha is in the constellation Hydra
Ashlesha (circled) in Hydra, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationHydra
Designationε Hydrae (Epsilon Hydrae), HR 3482
Apparent magnitude3.38 (254th brightest)
Spectral typeG5III
Coloryellow (B−V 0.68)
Distance—
Right ascension8 h 46.8 min
Declination+6.42°
Best monthMarch (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Ashlesha

Ashlesha is in Hydra. From 40° N it is highest in the south in March evenings, about 56° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 49° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Procyon (17° away), Alphard (18° away) and Regulus (21° away).

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Other named stars in Hydra

AlphardUkdahZhangMinchirFelis

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