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octans

/ˈɒk.tænz/

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noun

/ˈɒk.tænz/C1formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее созвездие в южном небе, содержащее южный полюс мира.

A proper noun referring to a constellation in the southern sky that contains the southern celestial pole.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A faint constellation in the southern sky that contains the south celestial pole.

    ruОктант

    • Octans is visible year-round from most of the Southern Hemisphere.
    • The south celestial pole is located within the boundaries of Octans.
    • Astronomers use Octans as a reference point for navigation in the southern sky.

    Synonymsoctant

Forms
  • octans plural form
  • octans' possessive plural form
  • octans's possessive singular form