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Rho Oct
A2VRho Oct · Octans
Rho Oct is a A2V-type star located in the constellation of Octans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 216 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.57, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 76996.
Common NameRho Oct
Bayer DesignationRho Oct
HIP Catalog IDHIP 76996
ConstellationOctans
Right Ascension15h 43m 16.2s
Declination-84° 27' 55"
Distance216 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.57
Absolute Magnitude+1.47
Color Index (B-V)0.12
Spectral ClassA2V
Variable StarNo