Hydra
Resembling a serpent from Greek mythology, Hydra was a constellation visible from Earth's northern hemisphere. Astronomical objects in this constellation were located in the Beta Quadrant. (TOS: "The Deadly Years")
Related locations
- Celes (Tau Hydrae)
- Epsilon Hydrae
- Gamma Hydra
- Gorath (Theta Hydrae)
- Norkan (Pi Hydrae)
The name of this constellation was derived from Gamma Hydra(e)'s Bayer designation. In Bayer designation, the name begins with a Greek letter followed by a genitive of the constellation's name.
The brightest star of this constellation was Alphard.
External links
- Hydra constellation at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Hydra (constellation) at Wikipedia