Pavo

Pavo is a small constellation located in the southern sky and its name means "peacock" in Latin. As with many constellations in the southern hemisphere, Pavo is best observed from locations below the equator due to its position in the sky, making it challenging to view from higher latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

Globular Clusters

The most prominent feature of Pavo is the Peacock Star Cluster, which is also known as NGC 6752. NGC 6752 is a globular cluster and is one of the brightest and closest to Earth, containing thousands of stars. It is visible to the naked eye and is often regarded as one of the most beautiful globular clusters in the sky.

Stars

Pavo doesn't have many bright stars, but its primary star, Alpha Pavonis (also known as Peacock or HD 187642), is notable. It is a blue-white subgiant star located approximately 183 light-years away from Earth.

History

It was first introduced by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in the late 16th century and its name is associated with the peacock, which is often considered a symbol of beauty.