✨ Pavo
Pav · peacock · Southern sky
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Pavo is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning peacock; stars within it are named in the genitive form Pavonis.
Facts about Pavo
| Constellation | Pavo |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Pav |
| Genitive (Latin) | Pavonis |
| Meaning | peacock |
| Brightest star | Peacock (apparent magnitude 1.94) |
| Area | 378 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Pavo
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