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Xi Oct
B6IVXi Oct · Octans
Xi Oct is a B6IV-type star located in the constellation of Octans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 493 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.32, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 112781.
Common NameXi Oct
Bayer DesignationXi Oct
HIP Catalog IDHIP 112781
ConstellationOctans
Right Ascension22h 50m 22.8s
Declination-80° 7' 26"
Distance493 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.32
Absolute Magnitude-0.58
Color Index (B-V)-0.13
Spectral ClassB6IV
Variable StarNo