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Sagittarius

Sagittarius: A constellation of the zodiac in the Southern celestial hemisphere, depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. It contains many star clusters, nebulae, and the galactic center of the Milky Way.
The Teapot: A prominent asterism in Sagittarius, formed by its brightest stars. It resembles a teapot with a spout and a handle, and the Milky Way appears as steam rising from it.
Nebulae and star clusters: Sagittarius hosts several well-known nebulae, such as the Lagoon Nebula, the Omega Nebula, and the Trifid Nebula, as well as globular clusters like Messier 54 and NGC 6522. Some of these objects are visible through Baade's Window, an area with low dust obscuration.
Mythology and astrology: Sagittarius has been associated with different archer figures in various cultures, such as the Babylonian god Nergal, the Greek centaur Chiron, or the satyr Crotus. In astrology, Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, and the Sun is in Sagittarius from late November to late December.
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