Peacock
Alp Pav
Peacock is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Alp Pav.
Located approximately 178.8 light-years from Earth, Peacock resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Peacock is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
Peacock has an apparent magnitude of +1.94, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.118.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | -0,118 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +1.94 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | -1,76 |
| Distancia | 179 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 20h 25,65m |
| Declinación | -56° 44,11′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is Peacock?
Peacock is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Peacock from Earth?
Peacock is approximately 178.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Peacock with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.94, Peacock is visible to the naked eye.