What type of star is Sagittarius?

The stars δ Sgr (Kaus Media), ε Sgr (Kaus Australis), ζ Sgr (Ascella), and φ Sgr form the body of the pot; λ Sgr (Kaus Borealis) is the point of the lid; γ 2 Sgr (Alnasl) is the tip of the spout; and σ Sgr (Nunki) and τ Sgr the handle. These same stars originally formed the bow and arrow of Sagittarius. read more

Sagittarius is not a type of star. It is a constellation and astrological sign. read more

With a magnitude of 2.1, Sigma Sagittarii this is the second brightest star in Sagittarius. Making up the armpit, Zeta Sagittarii, also known as Ascella, is the third brightest star in the constellation. read more