Ind 306.4119°, -56.7351° 1.94 Gaia HYG-HIP-100751 Alp Pav

Ind 306.4119°, -56.7351° 1.94 HIP 100751 Alpha Pav

Ind 306.4119°, -56.7351° 1.94 HD 193924 Alp Pav

Ind 306.4119°, -56.7351° 1.94 Gaia HYG-HIP-100751 Alp Pav

A Celestial Reflection

The star Peacock, located in the constellation Ind, boasts a remarkable visual magnitude of 1.94. This isn't a particularly dramatic number, but it’s significant enough to warrant consideration among the constellations known for illuminating the night sky. The distance to this point in the Andromeda galaxy is approximately 2.5 million light-years, and its position within the constellation Ind implies it is located roughly 306 degrees in the southern sky. It appears to be a relatively stable star, displaying a fairly consistent radial velocity of approximately 0.08.

Linked to this star, its recognizable properties emphasize its status as a prominent source of light. Stars are, fundamentally, collections of glowing hydrogen undergoing nuclear fusion – they aren't 'shaped' in a tangible way; the intensity of the light they emit is determined by their temperature and how thoroughly these elements are ionized. The star Peacock exists in a nebula, and possesses a relatively low luminosity which would allow it to be observed from vast distances. It represents a celestial event at an altitude which would be relatively comfortable to observe through a powerful telescope. It has a bright, stable surface, which allows for consistent measurements of spectral shift.

Symbolic Connections Might Be Considered

The constellation Ind, known for its expansive appearance, often evokes associations with vastness and the cosmic scale. Seeing a prominent star like this – a constellation already representing a distinct area in the universe – could inspire a feeling of wonder, of a smaller fragment of something immenser, prompting reflection on the interconnectedness of celestial phenomena. A single star can be viewed, and then consider the

How to see it

Peacock has a visual magnitude of about 1.94: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Peacock: right ascension 20h 25m 39s, declination −56° 44′ 6″ (J2000), on the celestial sphere.

Catalog context

Peacock. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation Alp Pav, HIP 100751, HD 193924, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-100751.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-100751

HIP

100751

HD

193924

gaia_dr3

HYG-HIP-100751

Bayer / Flamsteed

Alp Pav

Also known as

• Alp Pav
• Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-100751
• HD 193924
• HIP 100751
• HYG-HIP-100751

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

1.94