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Sagitta (the [[Arrow (projectile)|]]) is a small [[constellation]] located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is the third smallest constellation in the sky. The constellation symbolizes an arrow shot by [[Hercules (constellation)|Heracles]] to kill the eagle of Zeus that was sent to gnaw the liver of Prometheus. Its brightest star is [i]Gamma Sagittae[/i].

Sagitta is an easily recognizable constellation. It consists of four connected stars that form the regular letter Y, as opposed to [[Cancer_(constellation)|]], which forms the irregular letter. Since the constellation symbolizes an arrow meant to kill the eagle, it is located right next to the constellation of [[Aquila (constellation)|]].

Not to be confused with [[Sagittarius_(constellation)|]] (the Archer).

h4. Examples

* !asset #21316879
* !post #5491298: Right constellation above the eagle

h4. Neighboring constellations

* [[Aquila (constellation)|]]
* [[Delphinus (constellation)|]]
* [[Hercules (constellation)|]]
* [[Vulpecula (constellation)|]]

h4. External links

* "eSky: Sagitta":https://www.glyphweb.com/esky/constellations/sagitta.html
* "Wikipedia: Sagitta":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagitta
* "Study-Style (JP): Sagitta":https://www.study-style.com/seiza/Sge.html
sagitta (constellation)