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Epsilon Hydra

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Epsilon Hydra (or Epsilon Hydrae) is a multiple star system located about 135 light years from Sol.

There is an established population of sentient lifeforms on the seventh planet orbiting these stars. (DS9: "Q-Less")

  • Epsilon Hydra (primaries)
    • Epsilon Hydra I
    • Epsilon Hydra II
    • Epsilon Hydra III
    • Epsilon Hydra IV
    • Epsilon Hydra V
    • Epsilon Hydra VI
    • Epsilon Hydra VII

[edit] Background

Modern scientists have determined Epsilon Hydrae, a real star in the Hydra constellation, may have up to five individual stellar components. In a common occurrence, Star Trek writers discarded the genitive name form and referred to a "Hydrae" as "Hydra" instead.

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