λ Pavonis (lambda Pavonis)
λ Pavonis is a variable and double bright giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Pavo.
λ Pavonis visual magnitude is 4.22. Because of its moderate brightness, λ Pavonis is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Pavonis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
λ Pavonis is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the λ Pavonis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
λ Pavonis is distant 1,811.11 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
λ Pavonis (lambda Pavonis) is circumpolar and transits at 04:31 UTC (altitude: 61.3°)