ν Octantis


ν Octantis is the brightest star in the constellation Octans. It is about 64 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.73 mag.

ν Octantis
Constellation Octans
Right ascension 21h 41m 28.65s
Declination −77° 23′ 24.16″
Apparent magnitude 3.73 mag
Distance (63,3 ± 0,8) ly
Bayer designation ν Octantis
Bright Star Catalogue HR 8254
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 107089
SAO Catalogue SAO 257948
Position of ν Octantis in the constellation Octans. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope