Octans

Oc·tans

O0027000 (ŏk′tănz′)n. The constellation that includes the southern celestial pole.

[Latin Octāns, half quadrant, from octō, eight; see oktō(u) in Indo-European roots.]

Octans

(ˈɒktænz) n, Latin genitive Octantis (ɒkˈtæntɪs) (Celestial Objects) a faint constellation in the S hemisphere in which the S celestial pole is situated

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Noun

Octans - the constellation that includes the southern celestial pole

Translations

Οκτάς

Octans

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Octans

(ok -tanz) (Octant) An inconspicuous constellation containing and surrounding the south celestial pole, the brightest stars being of 3rd magnitude. The faint (5th-magnitude) Sigma (σ) Octantis is the nearest naked-eye star to the south pole. Abbrev.: Oct; genitive form: Octantis; approx. position: RA 0 – 24h, dec –80°; area: 291 sq deg.

Octans

a polar constellation of the southern hemisphere. The brightest star in Octans has a visual magnitude of 3.8. The constellation is not visible in the USSR. The south celestial pole is located in Octans.

Octans

[′äk‚tanz] (astronomy) The constellation that includes the south celestial pole. Also known as Octant.