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Pavo, the Peacock, is a southern constellation. It was named by Johann Bayer.


Pavo

AbbreviationPav
GenitivePavonis
Meaning in Englishthe Peacock
Right ascension20 h
Declination−65°
Visible to latitudeBetween 15° and −90°
Best visibleAugust
Area
 - Total
Ranked 44th
378 sq. deg.
Number of stars with
apparent magnitude < 3
1
Brightest star

 - Apparent magnitude
Joo Tseo
(Peacock, α Pav)
1.94
Meteor showers
  • Delta Pavonids
Bordering constellations
  • Octans
  • Apus
  • Triangulum Australe
  • Ara
  • Telescopium
  • IndusIndus (Abbrevation Ind, genitive Indi), the Indian, is a southern constellation introduced by Johann Bayer. It is supposed to represent an American Indian. Epsilon Indi is one of the closest stars, approximately 11. 82 light years away. Constellations.


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