Octans
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Rang: #50
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Octans is a faint constellation located in the deep Southern Sky. Its name is Latin for the eighth part of a circle, but it is named after the octant, a navigational instrument. Devised by French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752, Octans remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
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Octans
| Genitief | Octantis |
| Symboliek | The Octans |
| Rechte klimming | 22h 00m 00s |
| Declinatie | -85° 00' 00" |
| Oppervlakte | |
| Oppervlakterang | 50 |
| Helderste ster | |
| Best zichtbaar om 21:00 | Variable |
Overzicht deepsky-objecten
35
Helderste sterren
0
Open clusters
0
Bolvormige clusters
15
Sterrenstelsels
0
Nevels
Helderste sterren
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Sterrenstelsels
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