Kappa Pavonis
Kappa Pavonis (κ Pav) is a variable star in the constellation Pavo. It is the brightest W Virginis variable in the sky.
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Pavo |
| Right ascension | 18h 56m 57.02788s |
| Declination | −67° 14′ 00.5831″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.35 (3.91 - 4.78) |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | F5-G5 I-II |
| B−V color index | +0.63 |
| Variable type | W Vir |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | 37.80 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: −8.46 mas/yr Dec.: 16.47 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 5.57 ± 0.28 mas |
| Distance | 590 ± 30 ly (180 ± 9 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | −1.99 |
| Details | |
| Radius | 19 - 25 R☉ |
| Luminosity | 565 L☉ |
| Temperature | 5,250 - 6,350 K |
| Metallicity [Fe/H] | −0.5 dex |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
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