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The Oct
K2IIIThe Oct · Octans
The Oct is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Octans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 217 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.78, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 122.
Common NameThe Oct
Bayer DesignationThe Oct
HIP Catalog IDHIP 122
ConstellationOctans
Right Ascension0h 1m 35.8s
Declination-77° 3' 57"
Distance217 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.78
Absolute Magnitude+0.66
Color Index (B-V)1.25
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo