Shooting
for
the
Stars:
Exploring
the
Constellations
Surrounding
Sagittarius The
constellation
of
Sagittarius
has
long
been
associated
with
adventure
and
exploration,
thanks
to
its
association
with
the
ancient
Greek
centaur
Chiron,
who
was
known
for
his
teaching
and
healing
abilities.
But
while
Sagittarius
is
often
the
focus
of
attention,
there
are
many
other
stars
and
constellations
that
surround
it
in
the
night
sky. One
of
the
most
prominent
of
these
is
Scorpius,
which
sits
just
to
the
east
of
Sagittarius.
The
red
giant
star
Antares
is
the
brightest
object
in
Scorpius,
and
its
distinctive
red
hue
has
earned
it
the
nickname
of
"the
heart
of
the
scorpion."
Other
interesting
features
in
Scorpius
include
a
globular
cluster
known
as
Messier
4,
which
contains
hundreds
of
thousands
of
stars,
and
a
dark
cloud
of
gas
and
dust
called
the
Great
Rift. To {浏览更多 星座运势查询常识请关注 :12星座配对网,wwW.XzpD.Cc〗
the
west
of
Sagittarius
lies
the
constellation
of
Aquila,
which
represents
the
eagle
of
Greek
mythology.
Aquila
contains
many
bright
stars,
including
Altair,
which
is
one
of
the
three
stars
that
make
up
the
Summer
Triangle.
In
addition,
Aquila
is
home
to
a
number
of
interesting
deep
sky
objects,
such
as
the
Eagle
Nebula,
which
is
a
region
of
gas
and
dust
where
new
stars
are
forming. Another
constellation
that
lies
near
Sagittarius
is
Ophiuchus,
which
represents
the
serpent-bearer.
Ophiuchus
is
notable
for
containing
Barnard's
Star,
which
is
the
closest
single
star
to
our
solar
system.
Ophiuchus
is
also
home
to
a
number
of
globular
clusters
and
open
clusters,
including
NGC
6633
and
M10. Finally,
there
is
the
constellation
of
Capricornus,
which
is
to
the
southeast
of
Sagittarius.
Capricornus
is
named
after
the
sea
goat
of
Greek
mythology,
and
is
known
for
its
bright
star
Delta
Capricorni,
which
is
actually
a
binary
star
system.
Capricornus
also
contains
a
number
of
deep
sky
objects,
including
the
globular
cluster
M30
and
the
spiral
galaxy
NGC
6907. These
are
just
a
few
of
the
many
stars
and
constellations
that
surround
Sagittarius
in
the
night
sky.
Whether
you're
a
seasoned
astronomer
or
just
a
casual
stargazer,
taking
the
time
to
explore
these
fascinating
celestial
bodies
can
provide
hours
of
wonder
and
awe.
So
next
time
you
look
up
at
the
night
sky,
take
a
moment
to
appreciate
the
vastness
of
the
universe
and
all
the
wonders
it
holds.