1. Hydra Constellation Cristian Calderon

2. Hydra 9th hr, 8 degrees to 12th hr -30 degrees • The best time to see the hydra is during early February to March

3. Bayer Names /Common Names • Bayer name of brightest star alpha hydrae • Common name heart of the hydra is Alphard

4. Hydra’s Story • The “Lernaean” hydra was a several headed beast in Hercules 12 labors it was almost immortal only by burning it did Hercules kill it, its blood could kill any living creature

5. Other Hydra Associations • Hydra is an organization inside the marvel comics and movies that involve Captain America , their motto is “if one head is cut off then two more will take its place“ much like the Lernaean hydra