Felis

Felis (HR 3923) is a red giant star in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of 4.94 it is the 1494th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 526 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationHydra
DesignationHR 3923, HR 3923
Apparent magnitude4.94 (1494th brightest)
Spectral typeM1III
Colorred (B−V 1.57)
Distanceabout 526 light-years
Right ascension9 h 54.9 min
Declination−19.01°
Best monthApril (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 Felis

Felis is in Hydra. From 40° N it is highest in the south in April evenings, about 31° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 74° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Alphard (12° away), Suhail (26° away) and Regulus (31° away).

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Other named stars in Hydra

AlphardAshleshaUkdahZhangMinchir

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