Fixed star: PEACOCK | |
Constellation: Alpha (α) Pavo | |
Longitude 1900: 22CAP25 | Longitude 2000: 23CAP49 |
Declination 1900: -57.03′ | Declination 2000: -56.44′ |
Right ascension: 20h 25m | Latitude: -36.16′ |
Spectral class: B3 | Magnitude: 2.1 |
The history of the star: Peacock
Alpha (α) Pavo, Peacock, is a star in the starry tail of the Peacock.
The astrological influences of the constellation Pavo
Legend: It is said to represent Argos, the builder of the ship Argo, who was changed into a peacock by Juno when Argo Navis was placed in the heavens. [Robson, p.55.] See Star Tales for the story.
Influences: Pavo is said to give vanity and love of display, together with a long life and sometimes fame [Robson, p.55.]
References:
Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923].