Sagitta, the Arrow (Sge)
(suh-JIT-uh)
The Northern constellation of Sagitta, the Arrow, is best viewed in Fall during the month of September. It's brightest star is Gamma Sagittae at magnitude 3.51. The boundary of the Sagitta constellation contains 2 stars that host known exoplanets.
Brightest Stars in Sagitta
The 10 brightest stars in the constellation Sagitta by magnitude.
- Star
- Magnitude
- Spectral class
- Gamma Sagittae (γ Sge)
- 3.51
- K5III
- Delta Sagittae (δ Sge)
- 3.82
- M2II + B6
- Alpha Sagittae (α Sge)
- 4.38
- G0II
- Beta Sagittae (β Sge)
- 4.38
- G8II
- Zeta Sagittae (ζ Sge)
- 5.01
- A3V
- Eta Sagittae (η Sge)
- 5.09
- K2III
- 13 Sagittae (13 Sge)
- 5.33
- M4IIIa
- 11 Sagittae (11 Sge)
- 5.54
- B9III
- 1 Sagittae (1 Sge)
- 5.65
- A4V
- Epsilon Sagittae (ε Sge)
- 5.67
- G8IIIvar
Star Clusters in Sagitta
The most notable and easy-to-find star clusters in the constellation Sagitta . Also see all star clusters.
Neutron Stars in Sagitta
These are the most well-known neutron stars in the constellation Sagitta. Although neutron stars cannot be seen in any amateur telescope, they are at the center of many supernova remnant nebulae, which can be seen. Also see all neutron stars.
Exoplanets in Sagitta
These are the most notable named exoplanet systems known in the constellation Sagitta. Bear in mind that we will likely discover billions of exoplanets in the years to come. Also see all exoplanets.
* For southern latitudes, flip the season listed. For example, if a constellation is listed as best viewed in the summer in the month of July, in the southern hemisphere the constellation would be best viewed in the winter in January and would be upside-down.
** Circumpolar constellations are visible year-round in the hemisphere listed (and not at all in the opposite).