Octans
Constellation

List of stars in Octans
Abbreviation Oct
Genitive Octantis
Pronunciation /ˈɒktænz/, genitive /ɒkˈtæntɨs/
Symbolism the Octant
Right ascension 22 h
Declination −90°
Quadrant SQ4
Area 291 sq. deg. (50th)
Main stars 3
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
27
Stars with planets 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 1
Brightest star ν Oct (3.73m)
Nearest star LHS 531
(28.11 ly, 8.62 pc)
Messier objects none
Meteor showers none
Bordering
constellations
Tucana
Indus
Pavo
Apus
Chamaeleon
Mensa
Hydrus
Visible at latitudes between +0° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October.
Circumpolar.

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