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The Archer - Romanian Constellation. Sagittarius is an ecliptic constellation visible in the
summer nights sky, the constellation being at culmination in August. From this latitude
it can be observed only near the southern horizon, the constellation having a rather
complicated pattern which is not easily identifiable. It is bordered by the constellations Scorpius,
Ophiuchus, Scutum, Capricorn, Microscopium, Indus and Corona Australis. The brightest
star of the constellation is called Kaus Australis and it is almost four times more massive than
the Sun. In Greek mythology, Sagittarius is identified as the centaur Chiron, mentor of
many legendary Greek heroes: Ajax, Theseus, Achilles, Jason and Hercules. The faith of
our ancestors, Sagittarius is seen as a Roman warrior.