Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Pavo |
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Abbreviation | Pav |
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Genitive | Pavonis |
Pronunciation | /ˈpeɪvoʊ/, genitive /pəˈvoʊnɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Peacock |
Right ascension | 20 h |
Declination | −65° |
Quadrant | SQ4 |
Area | 378 sq. deg. (44th) |
Main stars | 7 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
24 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 4 |
Brightest star | α Pav (Peacock) (1.94m) |
Nearest star | SCR 1845-6357 (12.57 ly, 3.85 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | Delta Pavonids |
Bordering constellations |
Octans Apus Ara Telescopium Indus |
Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. |