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Polaris Australis
F0IIISig Oct · Octans
Polaris Australis is a F0III-type star located in the constellation of Octans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 281 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.45, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 104382.
Common NamePolaris Australis
Bayer DesignationSig Oct
HIP Catalog IDHIP 104382
ConstellationOctans
Right Ascension21h 8m 46.0s
Declination-88° 57' 23"
Distance281 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.45
Absolute Magnitude+0.77
Color Index (B-V)0.28
Spectral ClassF0III
Variable StarNo