The Sagitta constellation
Sge · Catalogue stars: 4
Why this name?
A few stars form a small arrow. Ancient writers linked it with different myths, including the arrow with which Heracles freed Prometheus from the eagle.
A little history
Sagitta is an ancient constellation known to Ptolemy. Despite its related name, it is a separate figure and does not form part of Sagittarius.
Data
- IAU code
- Sge
- Catalogue stars
- 4
- Messier objects
- 1
- Brightest star
- HIP 98337 · 3.5ᵐ
Messier objects
Stars
Stars (HIP)
- HIP 98337 · 3.5ᵐ · K5III
- HIP 97365 · 3.7ᵐ · M2II + B6
- HIP 96837 · 4.4ᵐ · G8II
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 48° | 51° |
| +55° | 53° | 56° |
| +45° | 63° | 63° |
| +30° | 78° | 69° |
| 0° | 72° | 72° |
| −35° | 37° | 67° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:01 |
| February | 09:54 |
| March | 08:09 |
| April | 06:15 |
| May | 04:21 |
| June | 02:15 |
| July | 00:11 |
| August | 22:10 |
| September | 20:17 |
| October | 18:28 |
| November | 16:27 |
| December | 14:19 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Sagitta?
HIP 98337 — 3.5ᵐ.