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Stick figure for Hydra (Hya)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphard | 1.99 | K3 · Orange giant | 177 ly | Arabic Al-Fard, 'The Solitary One' — the only bright star in Hydra, sitting alone in a sparse region of the sky. |