Delta Octantis

Delta Octantis
Delta Octantis
Observation data
Epoch       Equinox
Constellation Octans
Right ascension 14h 26m 55.74s
Declination -83° 40′ 04.3″
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.31
Absolute magnitude (V) -0.35
Distance 279 ly
(85.6 pc)
Spectral type K2III
Other designations
HD 124882, HIP 70638

Delta Octantis has the distinction of being Saturn's southern pole star.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Octans". UK Astronomy Society. http://www.topastronomer.com/StarCharts/Constellations/Octans.php. Retrieved 10 October 2011. 

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