Pavo constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Pavo (Pav) is a southern constellation covering 378 square degrees, number 44 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Peacock, a blue-white subgiant, magnitude 1.9. It is best seen in the evening in August. It never rises over London — it is visible south of 14° north. Its neighbours in the sky: Apus, Ara, Indus, Octans, Telescopium.
Area: 378 square degrees, 44 of 88 · Neighbours: Apus, Ara, Indus, Octans, Telescopium · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Pavo
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Where it is visible
The constellation rises above the horizon south of 14° north and is well seen from the southern hemisphere.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Apus, Ara, Indus, Octans.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Peacock (1.9ᵐ), β Pav (3.4ᵐ), δ Pav (3.6ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | never rises |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock · α Pav | blue-white subgiant | 1.9ᵐ |
| β Pav | white giant | 3.4ᵐ |
| δ Pav | yellow subgiant | 3.6ᵐ |
| η Pav | orange bright giant | 3.6ᵐ |
| ε Pav | white main-sequence star | 4.0ᵐ |
| ζ Pav | orange giant | 4.0ᵐ |
| γ Pav | yellow-white main-sequence star | 4.2ᵐ |
| λ Pav | blue-white bright giant | 4.2ᵐ |
Pavo FAQ
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0