Avior is a relatively small, magnitude-1.86 star located within the Vol constellation. It is a bright star, particularly noticeable at night, boasting a visually apparent brightness of 1.86. It’s considered a relatively close star, approximately 120 light
Avior is recognizable by its position within the Vol constellation, which itself is a relatively narrow and compact area in the southern sky, easily visible with binoculars. Its consistent brightness level throughout its observation has contributed to its relatively high prominence in astronomical surveys.
The star’s visible magnitude, 1.86, is unusual compared to other stars within its age range – suggesting a potentially lower level of metallicity than commonly assumed for this magnitude. Due to its relatively nearby location, Avior provides an excellent vantage point for the study of its immediate vicinity and, potentially, its stellar environment.
Avior, as a member of the Vol constellation, is typically noticed as a bright, relatively unassuming star, offering a manageable and pleasing contrast to the darker skies.
How to see it
Avior has a visual magnitude of about 1.86: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Avior: right ascension 8h 22m 31s, declination −59° 30′ 34″ (J2000), in the region of the Volans constellation (IAU figure Vol).
Catalog context
Avior. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation Eps Car, HIP 41037, HD 71129, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-41037. In the SkyKeepsake Volans (Vol) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-41037
- HIP
- 41037
- HD
- 71129
- gaia_dr3
- HYG-HIP-41037
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- Eps Car
Also known as
- Eps Car
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-41037
- HD 71129
- HIP 41037
- HYG-HIP-41037
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 1.86