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The Pavo constellation

Best placed in April. It is deep in the southern sky and never rises for most of the northern hemisphere.

Where and when

Best monthApril
Right ascension19.8h
Declination-62°
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Finding it

Pavo is centred near right ascension 19.8 hours, declination -62°. It is deep in the southern sky and never rises for most of the northern hemisphere.

It reaches its highest point in the sky around local midnight in April, which is when it is easiest to pick out. Earlier in the year it rises before dawn; later, it is already setting in the evening.

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