Terebellum

Terebellum (ω Sagittarii) is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 4.7 it is the 1121st-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 76 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Terebellum is in the constellation Sagittarius
Terebellum (circled) in Sagittarius, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationSagittarius
Designationω Sagittarii (Omega Sagittarii), HR 7597
Apparent magnitude4.7 (1121st brightest)
Spectral typeG5V
Coloryellow (B−V 0.75)
Distanceabout 76 light-years
Right ascension19 h 55.8 min
Declination−26.30°
Best monthSeptember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Terebellum

Terebellum is in Sagittarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in September evenings, about 24° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 81° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Nunki (14° away), Kaus Australis (21° away) and Peacock (31° away).

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Other named stars in Sagittarius

Kaus AustralisNunkiAscellaKaus MediaKaus BorealisAlbaldahAlnaslPolisRukbatArkab PriorArkab PosteriorAinalrami

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