Sagittarius
Constellation

List of stars in Sagittarius
Abbreviation Sgr
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.

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