Hatysa, a small, faint star within the constellation Lep, exists approximately 368 light-minutes away from Earth. Located in the late stages of its evolution, Hatysa exhibits a magnitude of just 2.75, placing it as a relatively modest object in the heaven
Hatysa is recognizable within the sky as a somewhat irregular-shaped star, displaying a very narrow spectral type of yellowish-white. Unlike many brighter stars in its part of the sky, its luminosity is markedly low; it’s too close to the apparent night sky to be easily observed. Its positioning within the Lep constellation implies an alignment with nearby galaxies – a point of focus for some astronomers studying the distribution of matter in early cosmic stages.
The choice of Hatysa might find application in a symbolic context, representing perhaps a steadfast and small presence amidst an expansive and ancient landscape. It’s a reminder of time, enduring resilience despite its diminished brilliance – a subtly hopeful beacon amidst vastness.
How to see it
Hatysa has a visual magnitude of about 2.75: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Hatysa: right ascension 5h 35m 26s, declination −5° 54′ 36″ (J2000), in the region of the Lepus constellation (IAU figure Lep).
Catalog context
Hatysa. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 44Iot Ori, HIP 26241, HD 37043, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-26241. In the SkyKeepsake Lepus (Lep) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-26241
- HIP
- 26241
- HD
- 37043
- gaia_dr3
- HYG-HIP-26241
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 44Iot Ori
Also known as
- 44Iot Ori
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-26241
- HD 37043
- HIP 26241
- HYG-HIP-26241
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 2.75