The AsterNym star registry
Terebellum
Terebellum: the golden star of Sagittarius
golden · Sagittarius · ω Sgr
Terebellum is a golden star, warmer-toned than our Sun in the constellation Sagittarius, one of the few thousand stars bright enough to carry an officially recognised name. On a dark, clear night you can find it with your own eyes.
Most stars in the sky are anonymous points of light. Terebellum is not — it has held a name across generations of sky-watchers, which makes it a rare thing to attach a name of your own to.
Real star · Personal dedication · Recorded in the AsterNym registry
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Terebellum at a glance
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- Other name
- ω Sgr
- Catalogue number
- HIP 98066
- Distance
- ≈ 85 light-years
- Brightness
- Magnitude 4.70 naked-eye
- Star type
- G3/G5III
- Colour
- golden
- Best seen from
- The Southern Hemisphere and lower northern latitudes
- Right ascension
- 19h 55m 50s
- Declination
- −26° 17′ 58″
Coordinates are J2000 epoch, checkable against any astronomical source or planetarium app.
What could a Terebellum dedication represent?
Terebellum is especially meaningful for someone who:
- · Deserves something older than any gift shop
- · Marks a beginning, an anniversary or a promise
- · Is remembered every time you look up
- · Has a light you want recorded somewhere permanent
Dedication idea
“For the one I think of when I find Sagittarius in the sky.”
Where can you see Terebellum?
It is easy to see from much of the Southern Hemisphere. It can also appear from lower northern latitudes, but it never rises for observers north of about latitude 64°N.
Terebellum belongs to Sagittarius.
Dedicate Terebellum to someone who matters
A flower fades. A card is eventually put away. A star gives your message a place in the sky.
Your Terebellum dedication includes:
- · Your chosen dedication name
- · Your personal message
- · Terebellum's real astronomical coordinates
- · A shareable dedication page
- · Its location on the AsterNym Galaxy Map
- · An optional printable certificate and gift presentation
Terebellum keeps its established astronomical name. Your dedication is a personal commemorative record within the AsterNym registry.
Frequently asked questions about Terebellum
- Is Terebellum the brightest star?
- Terebellum shines at magnitude 4.70 — visible to the naked eye on a clear night, one of the few thousand stars with an officially recognised name.
- How far away is Terebellum?
- Terebellum is approximately 85 light-years from Earth. The light reaching us tonight began its journey around 85 years ago.
- Which constellation contains Terebellum?
- Terebellum is part of Sagittarius.
- Can everyone see Terebellum?
- It is easy to see from much of the Southern Hemisphere. It can also appear from lower northern latitudes, but it never rises for observers north of about latitude 64°N.
- Is dedicating Terebellum an official astronomical renaming?
- No. Terebellum keeps its internationally recognised astronomical name. An AsterNym dedication records your personal name and message in the AsterNym registry without changing the star's scientific identity.