Asterisms · Asterism · 8 stars across Sagittarius
Asterism
Teapot
The Teapot: the brightest stars of Sagittarius, with the Milky Way rising from its spout like steam — right where the centre of the galaxy lies.
- Stars
- Kaus Australis, Nunki, Ascella, Kaus Media, Kaus Borealis, Alnasl
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- Spans
- about 14° of sky
- Highest at midnight
- late June
Look for
Just above the spout, binoculars sweep up the Lagoon, the Trifid and the cluster M 22.