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Tau Oct

HIP 115836; Tau Oct Star Oct Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.49
Spectral Type K2III
Star Color Red (B-V 1.27)

Position & Identifiers

RA 23h 28m 03.7s
Dec -87° 28' 56.0"
Constellation Oct
HR 8862
HIP 115836
Bayer Tau

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