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Sagittarius

Constellation Sagittarius

Meaning Half-Man/Half-Horse Archer
Abbreviation Sgr
Pronunciation Sadge-e-tar-e-us
Hemisphere Equatorial
Zodiac Yes
Creator Ptolemy
Size (sq. deg.) 867.432
Size (position) 15
Size (percentage) 2.1
Software (Picture) Night Vision (B.Simpson)
Constellations that surround Aquila
  Scutum
  Serpens
  Ophiuchus
  Scorpius
  Corona Australis
  Telescopium
  Indus
  Microscopium
  Capricornus
 
Principle Stars Albaldah
 Alnasl
 Ascella
 KausAustralis
 KausBorealis
 KausMeridionalis
 Nunki
 
 



Legend / Myth
He was known as Crotus, son of Pan, a Centaur. A centaur is a half-man, half-horse. Commonly mistaken for Chrion who is immortalised as Centaurus . He was the protector of Muses where he invented applause. The Muses asked Zeus when he died to turn him into a constellation as a reward for his dedication.




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