Claims: Starwatch: Sagitta’s arrow shape makes it easy to see against a dark sky
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- title: Starwatch: Sagitta’s arrow shape makes it easy to see against a dark sky Source
- url: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/31/starwatch-sagittas-arrow-shape-makes-it-easy-to-see-against-a-dark-sky Source
- summary: The third-smallest constellation can be found partway along one of the imaginary lines of the summer triangle We are on the hunt for another small, northern summer constellation this week: Sagitta, the arrow. Although it consists of just a handful of faint stars, Sagitta’s distinctive shape (it really does look like an arrow) makes it easy to identify against a dark sky. The chart shows the view looking up towards the zenith while facing south from London at 22.30 BST on Monday. Continue reading… Source
- published: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:16 GMT Source