Octans
Octant constellation
Octans (Oct) covers 291 square degrees of sky, making it number 50 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Nu Octantis. It is highest in the evening sky around September.
| Latin name | Octans |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Oct |
| Area | 291 square degrees · No. 50 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Nu Octantis |
| Best evening views | September |
| Minneapolis | Never rises from Minneapolis |