Beta Pavonis
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Pavo |
| Right ascension | 20h 44m 57.49s[1] |
| Declination | −66° 12′ 11.6″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.43[2] |
| Spectral type | A7III[3] |
Beta Pavonis is a star in the constellation Pavo. Its apparent magnitude is 3.43.[2] Located around 41.43 parsecs (135.1 ly) distant,[1] it is a white giant of spectral type A7III,[3] a star that has used up its core hydrogen and has expanded.
References
- 1 2 3 van Leeuwen, F. (November 2007). "Validation of the new Hipparcos reduction". Astronomy and Astrophysics 474 (2): 653–664. arXiv:0708.1752. Bibcode:2007A&A...474..653V. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20078357.
- 1 2 "Beta Pavonis". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
- 1 2 Houk, N.; Cowley, A. P. (1975). "University of Michigan Catalogue of two-dimensional spectral types for the HD stars. Volume I. Declinations -90_ to -53_ƒ0.". Department of Astronomy, University of Michigan: 19 + 452. Bibcode:1975mcts.book.....H.
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