The Oct

The Oct is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation The Oct.

Located approximately 217.2 light-years from Earth, The Oct resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

The Oct is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.78, The Oct sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.254.