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Tau Oct
K2IIITau Oct · Octans
Tau Oct is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Octans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 486 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.50, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 115836.
Common NameTau Oct
Bayer DesignationTau Oct
HIP Catalog IDHIP 115836
ConstellationOctans
Right Ascension23h 28m 3.6s
Declination-87° 28' 56"
Distance486 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.50
Absolute Magnitude-0.37
Color Index (B-V)1.28
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo