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Name of Stars in Sagittarius Constellation

April 3rd, 2009

Whether you are just curious, or love studying the stars in the sky, you may be interested in learning the names of stars in the Sagittarius constellation. This constellation, known as the archer, faces west. Look closely, and you will see that his arrow is pointing toward the Scorpius constellation.

Astronomers love studying the night skies, but other people enjoy gazing at the stars on a beautiful clear night as well. You will find this information interesting, no matter why you gaze at the skies.

The point of the arrow is formed by the nebulous clusters Spiculum and Al Nasle. These stars names translate to “point” or “arrowhead”. History mentions the tip of the arrow as being injurious to the eyes.

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