Sagittarius Constellation: Location, Size & Key Objects

Sagittarius is a constellation located in the Southern Hemisphere. It is one of the largest constellations in the sky, occupying an area of 867 square degrees. Sagittarius is bordered by Capricornus to the west, Aquila to the north, Serpens Caput to the northeast, Ophiuchus to the east, Scorpius to the southeast, and Norma to the south.

The constellation contains several notable objects, including the Sagittarius A* black hole, which is located at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The Sagittarius A* black hole is one of the most massive black holes in the known universe, with a mass of about 4 million times that of the Sun. The constellation also contains the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy, which is one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way.

Sagittarius is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere during the summer months. It is also visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but it is not as prominent.