Octans constellation: when and where to see it

Question 1

When can you see Octans?

Accepted Answer

Octans is best seen on September evenings. You can see all of its stars at once from the equator to 90° S. Its brightest star shines at magnitude 3.8.

Question 2

Brightest stars in Octans

Accepted Answer

ν Oct: Magnitude 3.8. β Oct: Magnitude 4.2. δ Oct: Magnitude 4.3. Polaris Australis: Magnitude 5.5.

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