Constellation
Represents a male water snake, not to be confused with the much larger constellation Hydra.
| Type | Constellation |
|---|---|
| Area of sky | 243 sq° |
| Brightest star | Beta Hydri |
| Brightest star magnitude | mag 2.8 |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
| Zodiac constellation | No |
| Discovered | 1597 |