Peacock is the α star in the constellation of Pavo
Peacock (Bayer designationα Pavonis, Alpha Pavonis) is a star in the constellationPavo. Peacock possesses an apparent magnitude of +2.1 and belongs to the spectral classification B3. Image File history File links This is a celestial map of the constellation Pavo, the Peacock. ... Image File history File links This is a celestial map of the constellation Pavo, the Peacock. ... Many of the brighter stars are given names which are known as Bayer designations. ... The Pleiades star cluster A star is any massive gaseous body in outer space, just like the Sun. ... Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe (but not always the whole year long). ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Pavo constellation ... The apparent magnitude (m) of a star, planet or other heavenly body is a measure of its apparent brightness; that is, the amount of light received from the object. ... In astronomy, stellar classification is a classification of stars based initially on photospheric temperature and its associated spectral characteristics, and subsequenly refined in terms of other characteristics. ...
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