Delta Octantis
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| Observation data Epoch Equinox |
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| Constellation | Octans |
| Right ascension | 14h 26m 55.74s |
| Declination | -83° 40′ 04.3″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.31 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | −0.35 ± 0.09[1] |
| Distance | 279 ly (85.6 pc) |
| Spectral type | K2III |
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Delta Octantis has the distinction of being Saturn's southern pole star.[2] It has 1.2 times the mass of the Sun and about 25 times the Sun's radius. This star is about 4.3 billion years old; the same age as the Sun.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b da Silva, L. et al. (November 2006), "Basic physical parameters of a selected sample of evolved stars", Astronomy and Astrophysics 458 (2): 609–623, arXiv:astro-ph/0608160, Bibcode 2006A&A...458..609D, doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20065105
- ^ "Octans". UK Astronomy Society. http://www.topastronomer.com/StarCharts/Constellations/Octans.php. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
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