This list includes 2 Stars with proper names that start with H, from “Hadar” to “Hamal”. Both are bright, well-known stars appearing in navigation and cultural stories worldwide.

Stars with proper names that start with H are named stars whose traditional or IAU-approved names begin with the letter H. Hadar (Beta Centauri) and Hamal (Alpha Arietis) are notable examples that appear in many historical star charts.

Below you’ll find the table with Proper name, Designation, Constellation (name + IAU code), Distance (ly), and V magnitude.

Proper name: The traditional or IAU-approved name helps you quickly recognize the star in guides, literature, and star charts.

Designation: The Bayer, Flamsteed, or catalogue ID helps you locate technical entries in databases and star catalogues.

Constellation (name + IAU code): Shows the constellation and its official three-letter IAU code so you can find the star’s sky region.

Distance (ly): Distance in light-years gives you an intuitive sense of how far the star lies from Earth.

V magnitude: The apparent V magnitude indicates visual brightness, letting you judge whether the star is visible without equipment.

Stars with proper names that start with H

NameIAU statusConstellationDistance (ly)
HamalIAUAries (Ari)66.6
HadarIAUCentaurus (Cen)390.0

Descriptions

Hamal
A bright orange giant, V=2.00; one of Aries’ brightest stars, easily seen from mid-northern latitudes, name from Arabic for “lamb” or the ram’s shoulder (IAU 2016, SIMBAD 2024)
Hadar
A luminous blue-white giant (multiple system), V=0.61; a prominent southern-hemisphere beacon near the Southern Cross, traditional Arabic name long used for Beta Centauri (IAU 2016, SIMBAD 2024)
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