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A dedicated star
Terebellum
golden · Sagittarius · ω Sgr
Dedicated to
Maya
by Her sister, June · August 12, 2026
“You were born on the brightest night of my life. Whenever you feel small, remember: there is a star that has carried your name since before you could read it — and it is still up there, still burning, still yours.”
This dedication
- Dedicated to
- Maya
- Dedicated by
- Her sister, June
- Recorded
- August 12, 2026
- Held until
- August 12, 2027
When this dedication ends, Terebellum becomes available again. Want it? Put the date in your calendar.
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.
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.
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.