The constellation Pavo is a small constellation in the southern sky west of the Southern Triangle. The main star α Pavonis is strikingly bright at 1.94 mag. The other stars belong to the 3rd and 4th magnitude classes.
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Latin name | Pavo |
Latin genitive | Pavonis |
Abbreviation | Pav |
Brightest star | Peacock (α Pavonis) |
Fully visible | 15° N to 90° S |
Observation time for Central Europe | not observable |
