Associations to the word «Octans»

Wiktionary

OCTANS, proper noun. (constellation) A small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble an octant. It lies closest to the southern celestial pole of any constellation.
OCTANS, noun. Plural of octan

Dictionary definition

OCTANS, noun. The constellation that includes the southern celestial pole.

Wise words

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