Sagitta: The Arrow
Pronunciation: suh-JIT-uhSagitta Constellation Profile | |
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Abbreviation: Sae | Genitive: Sagittae |
Origin: Ancient | Location: Southern Hemisphere |
Best View (North): Summer | Best View (South): |
Bordering Constellations: Vulpecula, Hercules, Aquila, Delphinus |
The Myth Behind the Constellation Sagitta
Sagitta has been seen as an arrow by a number cultures since classical times, including the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Hebrews. Some of the famous arrows Sagitta is linked to are the arrow Apollo used to kill the Cyclops, the arrow Hercules shot at the Stymphalian Birds, the arrow Hercules killed the eagle ate Prometheus’ liver, and Cupid’s arrow.Sagitta Constellation Points of Interest
Interesting Objects in the Constellation Sagitta | ||||
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Name | Messier | NGC | Type | Visibility |
M71 | NGC 6838 | Globular Cluster | Binoculars |