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The Greeks called the constellation Toxotes.

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What constellation is the archer?

sagittarius is the constellation of Archery


Is Sagittarius part of another constellation?

No- Sagittarius IS a constellation.


What is the scientific name of Sagittarius?

The scientific name of Sagittarius is Sagittarius, which refers to the constellation representing the archer in astrology. In astronomy, it is one of the twelve zodiac constellations and is often associated with the centaur Chiron from Greek mythology. The brightest star in this constellation is Kaus Australis.


Sagittarius the star?

Sagittarius is a constellation not a star XD


Is Sagittarius a constellation?

Yes it is


How constellation get their names?

from the miths created by the people of greek


What Constellation all have names from which origin?

Greek


The galactic center of the Milky Way lies in the constellation?

Sagittarius


What is the myth story behind your constellation Sagittarius?

In Greek mythology, Sagittarius is often associated with the centaur Chiron. Chiron was known for his wisdom and skill in archery, and he was considered the greatest of all the centaurs. He was accidentally wounded by a poisoned arrow, which led to his immortal suffering. Zeus placed him in the stars as the constellation Sagittarius to honor his great contributions to knowledge and medicine.


What is the Star Constellation Name for December?

The star constellation for December is Sagittarius.


Where is the constellation Sagittarius found?

Due to the Precession of the Equinoxes, the constellation of Sagittarius is currently found beyond the 25th degree of the sign of Sagittarius and mainly in the sign of Capricorn. Sagittarius is a constellation lying in the Ecliptic plane, between Scorpio and Capricorn, exactly opposite to Orion. FYI: αSco, Antares, is currently found in the 10th degree of the sign of Sagittarius.


Is the constellation Sagittarius a minor constellation within a bigger constellation?

No, but it has an "asterism", which might be confusing you. The "teapot" is an asterism in Sagittarius. You may think that is the minor constellation. Another possible source of confusion is the fact that there's another, smaller, constellation called "Sagitta".