Gamma Octantis

The Bayer designation γ Octantis (gamma Octantis, γ Oct) is shared by three stars, in the constellation Octans:

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.

References

  1. ↑ Stott, Carole; Sparrow, Giles (2013), Starfinder: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Night Sky, DK Publishing, ISBN 9780744021264