The Bayer designation γ Octantis (gamma Octantis, γ Oct) is shared by three stars, in the constellation Octans:
- γ1 Octantis, HR 9032 or HD 223647
- γ2 Octantis, HR 9061 or HD 224362
- γ3 Octantis, HR 30 or HD 636
The three form a chain of stars that can be individually discerned with the naked eye. Two are yellow giants and gamma–2 is an orange giant. They are not physically associated with each other.[1]
References
edit- ^ Stott, Carole; Sparrow, Giles (2013), Starfinder: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Night Sky, DK Publishing, ISBN 9780744021264
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