// Constellation
Sagittarius
“Archer”
- Latin name
- Sagittarius (Sgr)
- Best visibility
- evenings in August
- Fully visible between
- 45° N – 90° S
- Naked-eye stars
- 117
Sagittarius is highest in the evening sky (around 9 pm) in August. The whole constellation rises above the horizon between 45° N and 90° S. Its brightest star is Kaus Australis at magnitude 1.79 — about 143 light-years away.
The brightest stars
| Star | Designation | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaus Australis | ε Sgr | 1.79 | 143 ly |
| Nunki | σ Sgr | 2.05 | 228 ly |
| Ascella | ζ Sgr | 2.6 | 88 ly |
| Kaus Media | δ Sgr | 2.72 | 348 ly |
| Kaus Borealis | λ Sgr | 2.82 | 78 ly |
| Albaldah | π Sgr | 2.88 | 510 ly |
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Star data: HYG database. Constellation borders: IAU.