Octans

Octans is the southernmost constellation. It represents a tool that a sailor would use to find his position using the position of the stars; the octant. Octans contains the southernmost star above Magnitude 6, σ Octantis, which cannot be seen easily.

Octans

Constellation
List of stars in Octans
Abbreviation	Oct
Genitive	Octantis
Pronunciation	/ˈɒktænz/, genitive /ɒkˈtæntɨs/
Symbolism	the Octant
Right ascension	22
Declination	−90
Quadrant	SQ4
Area	291 sq. deg. (50th)
Main stars	3
Bayer/Flamsteed stars	27
Stars with planets	2
Stars brighter than 3.00m	0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)	1
Brightest star	Nu Octantis (3.73m)
Messier objects	none
Meteor showers	none
Bordering constellations	Tucana Indus Pavo Apus Chamaeleon Mensa Hydrus
Visible at latitudes between +0° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October. Circumpolar.