Sagittarius
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Abbreviation	Sgr
Genitive	Sagittarii
Symbology	the Archer
Right ascension	19 h
Declination	−25°
Area	867 sq. deg. (15th)
Main stars	12
B/F stars	67
Stars with planets	0, 0, 11
Bright stars	7
Nearby stars	3
Brightest star	ε Sgr (Kaus Australis) (1.9m)
Nearest star	λ Sag (Kaus Borealis) (77 ly ly)
Messier objects	15
Meteor showers
Bordering constellations	Aquila, Scutum, Serpens Cauda, Ophiuchus, Scorpius, Corona Australis, Telescopium, Indus (corner), Microscopium, Capricornus
Visible at latitudes between +55° and −90° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August

For other uses, see Sagittarius.

Sagittarius (IPA: /ˌsædʒiˈteɪriəs/, Latin: archer, symbol , Unicode ♐) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. Sagittarius lies between Ophiuchus to the west and Capricornus to the east. This is a celestial map of the constellation Sagittarius, the Archer. ... The genitive case is a grammatical case that indicates a relationship, primarily one of possession, between the noun in the genitive case and another noun. ... These arrows score as an inner 10 (X), and a 9 Archery is the practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. ... Equatorial Coordinates Right ascension (abbrev. ... In astronomy, declination (dec) is one of the two coordinates of the equatorial coordinate system, the other being either right ascension or hour angle. ... Here is a list of the 88 modern constellations by their area in the sky, measured in square degrees. ... Many of the brighter stars are given names which are known as Bayer designations. ... Flamsteed designations for stars are similar to Bayer designations, except that they use numbers instead of Greek letters. ... Epsilon Sagittarii (ε Sgr / ε Sagittarii) is a binary star in the constellation Sagittarius. ... // Headline text HEY!! HOW ARE YOU ALL?? Its nice of you to come read this page. ... Kaus Borealis (elbow, north) is the name for the star? Sagittarii (Lambda Sagittarii). ... A light-year or lightyear, symbol ly, is a unit of length. ... The Messier objects are a set of astronomical objects catalogued by Charles Messier in his catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters first published in 1774. ... Leonid Meteor Shower A meteor shower, also known as a meteor storm, is a celestial event where a large number of meteors are seen within a very short period of time. ... Aquila (IPA: , Latin: ; sometimes named the Vulture), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, also mentioned by Eudoxus (4th cent. ... Scutum (Latin for shield) is a small constellation. ... Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Ophiuchus is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol , Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Corona Australis (IPA: ) or Corona Austrina (IPA: , Latin: ) was one of Ptolemys 48 constellations, and also counts among the 88 modern constellations. ... Telescopium (Latin for Telescope) is a minor southern constellation identified and named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, the 18th century French astronomer, a student of the southern skies. ... Indus is a southern constellation that is supposed to represent an American Indian. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Capricornus ( or , Unicode: ♑), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... For the astrological sign, see Sagittarius. ... For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... Latin was the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... These arrows score as an inner 10 (X), and a 9 Archery is the practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. ... Image File history File links Sagittarius. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... This article is on the mythological creatures. ... Ophiuchus is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Capricornus ( or , Unicode: ♑), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...

Notable features

The constellation's brighter stars (from left to right on the map: τ, ζ, σ, φ, λ, ε, δ, η and γ² Sagittarii) form an easily recognizable asterism called the Teapot. The Milk Dipper is part of the Teapot. The stars δ Sgr (Kaus Media), ε Sgr (Kaus Australis), ζ Sgr (Ascella), and φ Sgr form the body of the pot; λ Sgr (Kaus Borealis) is the point of the lid; γ² Sgr (Alnasl) is the tip of the spout; and σ Sgr (Nunki) and τ Sgr the handle.^[1][2] In astronomy, an asterism is a recognized pattern of stars seen in Earths sky which is neither an official constellation nor a true star cluster. ... Five Chariots (五車, pinyin: WÇ” ChÄ“) is a constellation in Chinese astronomy. ... Delta Sagittarii (δ Sgr / δ Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Epsilon Sagittarii (ε Sgr / ε Sagittarii) is a binary star in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Zeta Sagittarii (ζ Sgr / ζ Sagittarii) is the third brightest star system in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Phi Sagittarii (φ Sgr / φ Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Kaus Borealis (elbow, north) is the name for the star? Sagittarii (Lambda Sagittarii). ... The Bayer designation Gamma Sagittarii (γ Sgr / γ Sagittarii) is shared by two star systems in the constellation Sagittarius, γ1 Sagittarii and γ2 Sagittarii. ... Nunki is the σ star in the constellation of Sagittarius Sigma Sagitarii (σ Sgr / σ Sagittarii) is the second brightest star system in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Tau Sagittarii (Ï„ Sgr / Ï„ Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation Sagittarius. ...

α Sgr (Rukbat) is not the brightest star of the constellation, having a magnitude of only 3.96 (not shown on the map as it is located below the map's southwestern corner, north is up). Alpha Sagittarii (α Sgr / α Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation of Sagittarius. ...

Notable deep-sky objects

The Milky Way as seen from the Earth is at its densest as it passes through Sagittarius, as this is where the galactic center lies. Consequently, Sagittarius contains many star clusters and nebulae. One of the brightest of the star clusters is Messier 55, about 7.5° west of δ Sgr. The Milky Way (a translation of the Latin Via Lactea, in turn derived from the Greek Γαλαξίας (Galaxias), sometimes referred to simply as the Galaxy), is a barred spiral galaxy of the Local Group. ... Earth (IPA: , often referred to as the Earth, Terra, the World or Planet Earth) is the third planet in the solar system in terms of distance from the Sun, and the fifth largest. ... The Galactic Center is the rotational center of the Milky Way galaxy. ... Globular Cluster M55 (also known as Messier Object 55, Messier 55, M55, or NGC 6809) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...

The constellation contains nebulae such as the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8), near λ Sagittarii, beautiful in telescopes; the Omega Nebula (Messier 17), also known as the Swan or Horseshoe Nebula, near the border with Scutum; and the Trifid Nebula (Messier 20), a large nebula containing some very young, hot stars. The grouping of Lagoon Nebula, Trifid Nebula, and NGC 6559 is often called the Sagittarius triplet. The Lagoon Nebula (also known as M8 and NGC 6523) is a giant interstellar cloud and H II region, in the constellation Sagittarius. ... The Omega Nebula (also known as the Swan Nebula, the Horseshoe Nebula, the Lobster Nebula, M17, and NGC 6618) is an H II region in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Scutum (Latin for shield) is a small constellation. ... The Trifid Nebula (also known as M20 and NGC 6514) is an H II region at right ascension 18h 02. ...

The complex radio source Sagittarius A is also here. Astronomers believe that one of its components, known as Sagittarius A*, is associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy. Sagittarius A (or Sgr A) is a complex radio source at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. ... Sagittarius A* (pronounced A-star) is a bright and very compact source of radio emission at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, part of a larger astronomical feature at that location (Sagittarius A). ... Supermassive Black Hole is a song by English rock band Muse and is featured on their 2006 album, Black Holes and Revelations. ...

The Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy is located just outside the Milky Way. The Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy (Sag DEG) is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way Galaxy. ... The Milky Way (a translation of the Latin Via Lactea, in turn derived from the Greek Γαλαξίας (Galaxias), sometimes referred to simply as the Galaxy), is a barred spiral galaxy of the Local Group. ...

Mythology

Sagittarius has the rough appearance of a stick-figure archer drawing its bow, and when including the fainter stars, appears to have a horse-like body.^[3] Sometimes it is called the 'Teapot' as it looks like that. The Greeks identified such a figure as a centaur, whereas earlier cultures, such as the Babylonians, identified it as the god Pabilsag (which also had wings and a lion's head). This article is on the mythological creatures. ...

In Greek mythology, Sagittarius was sometimes identified as Chiron, aiming his bow at the Scorpion, although the more usual identification of Chiron was with the constellation Centaurus. The constellation Sagitta was sometimes considered to be an arrow fired by Sagittarius. The Oricoli bust of Zeus, King of the Gods, in the collection of the Vatican Museum. ... Chiron and Achilles In Greek mythology, Chiron (hand) — sometimes transliterated Cheiron or rarely Kiron — was held as the superlative centaur among his brethren. ... Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol , Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ... Sagitta, being Latin for Arrow, is the third-smallest of all constellations (only Equuleus and Crux are smaller). ...

Other early identifications include that of a rattle, which the constellation's brightest stars considered together vaguely resemble. As such, together with other constellations in the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius (specifically, Cygnus, Lyra, and Aquila), may be a significant part of the origin of the myth of the Stymphalian Birds, one of The Twelve Labours of Herakles. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Cygnus (Latin for swan) is a northern constellation. ... For other uses, see Lyra (disambiguation). ... Aquila (IPA: , Latin: ; sometimes named the Vulture), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, also mentioned by Eudoxus (4th cent. ... In Greek mythology, the Stymphalian Birds were birds with claws of brass and sharp metallic feathers they could launch at their victims, and also they were Ares pets. ... Hercules and the Hydra by Antonio Pollaiuolo The Twelve Labours (Greek: dodekathlos) of Heracles (Latin: Hercules) are a series of archaic episodes connected by a later continuous narrative, concerning a penance carried out by Heracles, the greatest of the Greek heroes. ... For the son of Alexander the Great, see Heracles (Macedon). ...

Astrology

Main article: Sagittarius (astrology)

The Western astrological sign Sagittarius of the tropical zodiac (November 22–December 21) differs from the astronomical constellation and the Hindu astrological sign of the sidereal zodiac (December 18–January 18). This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The tropical zodiac is a zodiac based upon tropical time, or the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky over the course of a year. ... November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sidereal astrology is the system of astrology used by some western and all Jyotish astrologers which bases their interpretation around the use of the sidereal zodiac. ... In the Gregorian Calendar, December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years), at which point there will be 13 days remaining to the end of the year. ... January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• List of stars in Sagittarius

This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Sagittarius, sorted by decreasing brightness. ...

References

1. ^ http://deepsky.astroinfo.org/Sgr/
2. ^ http://www.flandrau.org/astronomy/skywatchers/picupclose.php?picid=89
3. ^ http://borghetto.astrofili.org/costellazioni/sagittarius.JPG

External links

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Aries (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... For other uses of the word Taurus see Taurus. ... Gemini (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Cancer (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. ... Leo (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... See VIRGO (physics) for a French-Italian project in physics. ... Libra (, and Latin for balance) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol , Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Ophiuchus is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Capricornus ( or , Unicode: ♑), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Aquarius (IPA: , Latin: ) is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ... For the astrological sign, see Pisces (astrology). ... Image File history File links Aries. ... Image File history File links Taurus. ... Image File history File links Gemini. ... Image File history File links Cancer. ... Image File history File links Leo. ... Image File history File links Virgo. ... Image File history File links Libra. ... Image File history File links Scorpio. ... Image File history File links Sagittarius. ... Image File history File links Capricorn. ... Image File history File links Aquarius. ... Image File history File links Pisces. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A medieval artists rendition of Claudius Ptolemaeus Claudius Ptolemaeus (Greek: ; c. ... Andromeda (IPA: ) is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in Greek mythology. ... Aquarius (IPA: , Latin: ) is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ... Aquila (IPA: , Latin: ; sometimes named the Vulture), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, also mentioned by Eudoxus (4th cent. ... Ara (Latin for Altar) is a faint southerly constellation between the constellations Centaurus and Lupus. ... The constellation Argo Navis drawn by Johannes Hevelius in 1690 Argo Navis (or simply Argo) was a large southern constellation representing the Argo, the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts in Greek mythology. ... Aries (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Auriga (IPA: , Latin: ) is a northern constellation. ... Boötes (IPA: ), a name deriving from Egypt, is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Cancer (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. ... Canis Major (IPA: , Latin: ) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Canis Minor (IPA: , Latin: ) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Capricornus ( or ), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ... Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ... Cepheus (IPA: ) is a northern constellation named after King Cepheus in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. ... Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ... Corona Australis (IPA: ) or Corona Austrina (IPA: , Latin: ) was one of Ptolemys 48 constellations, and also counts among the 88 modern constellations. ... Corona Borealis (Latin for northern crown) is a small northern constellation whose main stars form a semicircular arc. ... Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ... Crater (Latin for cup) is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Cygnus (IPA: , Latin: ) is a northern constellation. ... Delphinus, being Latin for Dolphin, is a rather small (ranked 69th) northern constellation very close to the celestial equator. ... Draco (Latin for Dragon) is a far northern constellation that is circumpolar for many northern hemisphere observers. ... Equuleus (IPA: , Latin: Despite its smallness and lack of bright stars (none are brighter than fourth magnitude), it was also one of Ptolemys 48 constellations. ... Eridanus is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Gemini (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Hercules (IPA: ) is the fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Hydra (IPA: ) is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Leo (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Lepus (IPA: , Latin: ) is a constellation, lying just south of the Celestial equator, below the constellation Orion, and possibly representing a hare being chased by Orion the hunter. ... Libra (, and Latin for balance) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Lupus (Latin for Wolf) is a southern constellation. ... For other uses, see Lyra (disambiguation). ... Ophiuchus is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Orion (IPA: ), a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known and most conspicuous in the sky. ... Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ... Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ... For the astrological sign, see Pisces (astrology). ... Piscis Austrinus or Piscis Australis (both of which are Latin for Southern Fish) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is also one of the 88 modern constellations. ... Sagitta, being Latin for Arrow, is the third-smallest of all constellations (only Equuleus and Crux are smaller). ... Scorpius (, and Latin for scorpion) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... For other uses of the word Taurus see Taurus. ... Triangulum is a small northern constellation whose three brightest stars, of third and fourth magnitude, form an elongated triangle. ... Ursa Major (IPA: ) is a constellation visible throughout the year in most of the northern hemisphere. ... Ursa Minor (IPA: ) is a constellation in the northern sky, the name of which means Small Bear in Latin. ... See VIRGO (physics) for a French-Italian project in physics. ...

Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ... Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ... Crux (IPA: , Latin: ), commonly known as the Southern Cross (in contrast to the Northern Cross), is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but nevertheless one of the most distinctive. ... Leo (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Leo (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Coma Berenices (Latin for Berenices Hair) is a traditional asterism that has since become a constellation. ... Piscis Austrinus or Piscis Australis (both of which are Latin for Southern Fish) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is also one of the 88 modern constellations. ... Piscis Austrinus or Piscis Australis (both of which are Latin for Southern Fish) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is also one of the 88 modern constellations. ... Grus (Latin for Crane) is a southern constellation. ... Corona Australis (IPA: ) or Corona Austrina (IPA: , Latin: ) was one of Ptolemys 48 constellations, and also counts among the 88 modern constellations. ...