Sagitta
The arrow. Genitive Sagittae, abbreviated Sge. Introduced by Ptolemy.
Area
79.9 sq°
86 of 88 by size
Brightest star
γ Sagittae
magnitude 3.47
Best seen
July
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
90°N to 74°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| γ Sagittae | 3.47 | 7635 |
| δ Sagittae | 3.82 | 7536 |
Deep sky
Objects with a Messier number or a name people use.
| Object | Catalogue | Type | Magnitude | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M71 | NGC 6838 | Globular cluster | 8.3 | 7.2 |
- Magnitude: — where NGC 2000 gives none.
- Size: the largest dimension, in arcminutes.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Sagitta
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
