Pavo


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.

Pavo
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
The constellation Pavo. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope