Star in Octans

Polaris Australis

σ Oct HR 7228 HIP 104382

the term literally means "South Pole" and was first used for the star in the 18th century.

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Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

HR 7228

HIP

104382

Bayer ID

σ Oct

IAU adoption

2017/09/05

Name origin

the term literally means "South Pole" and was first used for the star in the 18th century.