1.94
Apparent Mag179
Distance (ly)B2IV
Spectral Type17,711
Temperature (K)Alpha Pavonis, also known as Peacock, is the brightest star in Pavo and a spectroscopic binary.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude1.94
Absolute Magnitude-1.81
Distance179 light-years
Spectral TypeB2IV
Temperature17,711 K
Luminosity2,200 L☉
Radius4.83 R☉
Mass5.91 M☉
Right Ascension20h 25m 38.9s
Declination-56° 44′ 06.3″
ConstellationPavo
Notable Facts
- Also known as Peacock
- The name was coined for celestial navigation
- It is a hot B-type subgiant