Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Sagittarius |
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Abbreviation | Sgr |
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Genitive | Sagittarii |
Pronunciation | /ˌsædʒɨˈtɛəriəs/, genitive /ˌsædʒɨˈtɛəri.aɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Archer |
Right ascension | 19 h |
Declination | −25° |
Quadrant | SQ4 |
Area | 867 sq. deg. (15th) |
Main stars | 12, 8 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
68 |
Stars with planets | 22 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 7 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | ε Sgr (Kaus Australis) (1.79m) |
Nearest star | Ross 154 (9.69 ly, 2.97 pc) |
Messier objects | 15 |
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. |