Zhang

Zhang (υ1 Hydrae) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of 4.12 it is the 590th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 248 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationHydra
Designationυ1 Hydrae (Upsilon Hydrae), HR 3903
Apparent magnitude4.12 (590th brightest)
Spectral typeG7-III
Coloryellow (B−V 0.92)
Distanceabout 248 light-years
Right ascension9 h 51.5 min
Declination−14.85°
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 Zhang

Zhang is in Hydra. From 40° N it is highest in the south in April evenings, about 35° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 70° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Alphard (9° away), Regulus (27° away) and Suhail (30° away).

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Other named stars in Hydra

AlphardAshleshaUkdahMinchirFelis

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