Sagitta


The constellation Sagitta is the third smallest constellation in the night sky. Four stars of magnitude 3 and 4 form an arrow, with the brightest star (γ Sagittae) symbolizing the point. The constellation is located between Cygnus and Aquila.

Sagitta
Latin name Sagitta
Latin genitive Sagittae
Abbreviation Sge
Brightest star γ Sagittae
Fully visible 90° N to 70° S
Observation time for Central Europe all year round
The constellation Sagitta. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope