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Sagittarius (săjĭtâr`ēəs) [Lat.,=the archer], constellation constellation, in common usage, group of stars that appear to form a configuration in the sky; properly speaking, a constellation is a definite region of the sky in which the configuration of stars is contained. ..... Click the link for more information. lying on the ecliptic ecliptic , the great circle on the celestial sphere that lies in the plane of the earth's orbit (called the plane of the ecliptic). Because of the earth's yearly revolution around the sun, the sun appears to move in an annual journey through the heavens with the ..... Click the link for more information. (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Scorpius and Capricornus; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac zodiac [Gr. zoion=animal], in astronomy, zone of the sky that includes about 8° on either side of the ecliptic. The apparent paths of the sun, the moon, and the major planets all fall within this zone. ..... Click the link for more information. . It is traditionally depicted as a centaur drawing his bow to release an arrow. The constellation contains a configuration of stars known as the Milk Dipper. It also contains the Lagoon, Horseshoe, and Trifid nebulae. The center of our galaxy, the Milky Way Milky Way, the galaxy of which the sun and solar system are a part, seen as a broad band of light arching across the night sky from horizon to horizon; if not blocked by the horizon, it would be seen as a circle around the entire sky. ..... Click the link for more information. , lies in Sagittarius. The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in August. Sagittarius(Latin; “Archer”) In astronomy, the constellation lying between Capricorn and Scorpio; in astrology, the ninth sign of the zodiac, governing approximately the period November 22–December 21. Its symbol is either a centaur shooting a bow and arrow or an arrow drawn across a bow. The association of this constellation with a mounted archer originated in Babylonia as early as the 11th century BC. Sagittarius 1. Astronomy a large conspicuous zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Scorpius and Capricornus on the ecliptic and crossed by the Milky Way and containing the galactic centre 2. Astrology a. the ninth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♐, having a mutable fire classification and ruled by the planet Jupiter. The sun is in this sign between Nov. 22 and Dec. 21 b. a person born when the sun is in this sign 3. Astrology born under or characteristic of Sagittarius Sagittarius [‚saj·ə′ter·ē·əs] (astronomy) A constellation whose major portion lies in the Milky Way; right ascension 19 hours, declination 25° south. Also known as Archer. Sagittarius the Archer of the Zodiac; used occasionally to symbolize hunting. [Astrology: Payton, 594]
See : Hunting Sagittarius archer (Nov. 22–Dec. 21). [Astrology: Hall, 315] See : Zodiac Sagittarius (or Archer), a zodiacal constellation (seeZODIAC). The visual magnitudes of the brightest stars in Sagittarius are 1.8 and 2.0. The center of the Milky Way Galaxy lies in the constellation, and the winter solstice is near its border. Sagittarius contains the globular cluster M55, which is visible to the naked eye. The best conditions for observing Sagittarius are in June and July. The whole constellation can be seen in the southern regions of the USSR; part of it is visible in the central regions. (SeeSTELLAR SKY.) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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