SAGITTARIUS

săjĭtârˈēəs [Lat.,=the archer], constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Scorpius and Capricornus; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It is traditionally depicted as a centaur drawing his bow to release an arrow. The constellation contains a configuration of stars known as the Milk Dipper. It also contains the Lagoon, Horseshoe, and Trifid nebulae. The center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, lies in Sagittarius. The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in August.

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books on: Sagittarius  - 491 results

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A Dictionary of Astronomy
Book by Ian Ridpath; Oxford University Press, 1997
Subjects: Astronomy--Dictionaries
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Larousse Encyclopedia of Astronomy
Book by Lucien Rudaux, G. Vaucouleurs De, F. L. Whipple; Prometheus Press, 1962
Subjects: Astronomy
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Signs of the Zodiac: A Reference Guide to Historical, Mythological, and Cultural Associations
Book by Mary Ellen Snodgrass; Greenwood Press, 1997
...Chapter 12 Scorpio 161 Chapter 13 Sagittarius 171...Scorpio Scorpii of Scorpio Sagittarius Sagittarii of Sagittarius Capricorn Capricorni of Capricorn...
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Astral Sciences in Mesopotamia
Book by Hermann Hunger, David Pingree; Brill, 1999
Subjects: Astronomy, Assyro-Babylonian
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A Guide to the Constellations
Book by Samuel G. Barton, William H. Barton Jr.; Whittlesey House, 1935
Subjects: Constellations
...Chart 8 -- August Sagittarius -- Scutum -- Aquila -- Lyra...Austrinus Puppis -- Pyxis -- Reticulum -- Sagittarius -- Sculptor -- Scorpius 67...Sa-jita arrow ... 4 9 Sagittarius * ... Saj-i-tari-us archer...
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journal articles on: Sagittarius  - 25 results

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Interorganizational Commitment in Syndicated Cross-Border Venture Capital Investments
Journal article by Markus M. Makela, Markku V.J. Maula; Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice, Vol. 30, 2006
Subjects: Foreign investments--Analysis, Venture capital companies--Analysis, Venture capital companies--Investor relations
...winter 2001) Sagittarius 1Q2002...1 winter 2001) Sagittarius U.S. West Coast 1...Sagittarius High...
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Planetary Diagrams for Roman Astronomy in Medieval Europe, Ca. 800-1500
Journal article by Bruce Eastwood, Gerd Braßhoff; Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 94, 2004
Subjects: Astronomy, Europe, European history, Middle Ages, Research & development--R&D, Teaching
...Mars in Leo Sun in Gemini Venus in Sagittarius Mercury in Capricorn The excerpt assigns...Mars in Leo, Sun in Gemini, Venus in Sagittarius, Mercury in Capricorn. 3.2 TEXT AND...Mars in Leo, Sun in Gemini, Venus in Sagittarius, Mercury in Capricorn, at the midpoints...
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The Room of Maps at Caprarola, 1573-75
Journal article by Loren Partridge; The Art Bulletin, Vol. 77, 1995
Subjects: Art, Art history, Farnese, Alessandro, Italy, Maps, Mythology, Patronage, Renaissance period, Roman Catholic Church, Royalty
...and Capella faces the scene of Sagittarius (Figs. 1 no. 11, 12). These formal...Diagonally opposite is the scene of Sagittarius (Figs. 1 no. 11, 12). Hyginus writes (Poet. Astr. 2.27) that Sagittarius was a centaur who had his home...
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Introduction
Journal article; Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 95, 2005
...Pleiades of Taurus, to the arrow point of Sagittarius, to the sting of Scorpio, to the parts...sign of Taurus"; the arrow point of Sagittarius, the sting of Scorpio, and the pitcher...the sixth degree, the arrow point of Sagittarius, at about the seventh degree of Sagittarius...
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Reflections on Reves V. Ernst & Young: Its Meaning and Impact on Substantive, Accessory, Aiding Abetting and Conspiracy Liability under RICO
Journal article by G. Robert Blakey, Kevin P. Roddy; American Criminal Law Review, Vol. 33, 1996
Subjects: Accomplices--Laws, regulations, etc., Civil RICO actions--Laws, regulations, etc., Conspiracy--Laws, regulations, etc., Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Racketeering--Laws, regulations, etc., Reves v. Ernst & Young--507 U.S. 170 (1993), White collar crimes--Litigation
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magazine articles on: Sagittarius  - 47 results

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Clouds and Mirrors
Magazine article by Stéphan Reebs; Natural History, Vol. 117, July 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Black holes, Milky Way
...the vicinity of the black hole called Sagittarius A that lies at the hub of our own Milky...300 years ago, astronomers now say, Sagittarius A flared up with X-rays, blazing out...period. Such instability !s a sign of Sagittarius As waning X-ray flare. Magic tricks...
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Horoscope
Magazine article; Dance Magazine, Vol. 77, September 2003
Subjects: Dancers, Horoscopes
...unique new ideas! Play make-believe with: Sagittarius, Pisces, Ask a Taurus for help with...persuasive powers, Partners in crime: Sagittarius, Gemini, Tell all secrets to e Scorpio...Scorpio, Taurus. Play video games with a Sagittarius. Libra: September 23-October 23...
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Twenty QUESTIONS
Magazine article; American Theatre, Vol. 18, May 2001
Subjects: Actresses--Conduct of life, Harris, Julie--Interviews
...play by Claudia Allen. What sign are you? Sagittarius. I was born on Dec. 2. Emily is a Sagittarius, too. She was born on Dec. 10. Come to think of it, Mary Todd Lincoln was a Sagittarius as well; although I cant remember her birthday...
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Warp Factor
Magazine article by Charles Liu; Natural History, Vol. 112, April 2003
Subjects: Astronomy, Stars & galaxies
...by the gravity of the Milky Way. The Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy, so named because...dwarf to remain intact. As a result, the Sagittarius Dwarf now looks something like strands...to have warped our galactic home. The Sagittarius Dwarf seems a much more likely candidate...
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New Star Forming from Interstellar Cloud
Magazine article; USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), Vol. 121, June 1993
Subjects: Stars
...Interstellar Cloud. In 1,000,000 years or so, a new star will over the Earth in the general direction of the constellation sagittarius, predicts an international team of astrophysicists. "Weve believed for a long time that stars form clouds in interstellar...
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newspaper articles on: Sagittarius  - 3984 results

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Sagittarius; Nov 23 to Dec 21
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), May 28, 2009
Sagittarius; Nov 23 to Dec 21. THERES a struggle going on between...much of you as they would like. Life is about choices Sagittarius and only you can make them but surely they have to be...thing that brings it all together in the end. For single Sagittarius, love could loiter in the corridors of power. Well maybe...
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Sagittarius
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), August 31, 2009
Subjects: Astronomy
Sagittarius. HAVE I mentioned you have the Sun across the face...chart that deals with overseas travel, and for single Sagittarius its still holiday romance that tickles your fancy. Maybe...antipodean accent that gets you in a didgeridoo? Attached Sagittarius could find work and domestic life a trial, but with...
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Sagittarius
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), July 31, 2009
Sagittarius. THE most glaringly obvious planet in your skywards...etc would you want to take it to? Theres the point, Sagittarius - its who you trust enough to listen, to give an opinion...I am, of course, talking about your career options, Sagittarius. Trot on. For more, call Davids Sagittarius Astro Line...
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Sagittarius; November 23 to December 21
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), October 31, 2006
Sagittarius; November 23 to December 21. Byline: DAVID WELLS...through hoops to fulfil her request -and yes, she is a Sagittarius. Youre not normally this badly organised, but recently...few weeks are all about honesty, honesty with yourself Sagittarius, with the possibilities you have had and may have let...
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Sagittarius
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), January 4, 2001
Sagittarius. PERSONALITY THERE are some amazing myths around...you know how special you are. Keep up the good work. Sagittarius has a reputation for being blunt, honest and so much...makes the closest link with your sign at the point where Sagittarius first rises over the horizon and hes a fun kind of planet...
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encyclopedia articles on: Sagittarius  - 11 results

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Sagittarius
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SAGITTARIUS sajitar e s Lat.,=the archer, constellation lying on the ecliptic (the suns apparent path through the heavens...Dipper. It also contains the Lagoon, Horseshoe, and Trifid nebulae. The center of our galaxy, the Milky Way , lies in Sagittarius. The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in August. ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia...
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Capricornus
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...ecliptic (the suns apparent path through the heavens) between Sagittarius and Aquarius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac...the equinoxes , the winter solstice has moved westward into Sagittarius. Capricornus contains a globular star cluster that can...
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Archer, The
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ARCHER, THE English name for Sagittarius , a constellation . ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Lagoon Nebula
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
LAGOON NEBULA bright, diffuse nebula in the southern constellation Sagittarius; cataloged as M8 or NGC 6526. It is visible to the naked eye and has an angular area larger than that of the full moon. The central...
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Secretary Bird
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SECRETARY BIRD common name for a long-legged African bird, Sagittarius serpentarius, related to the hawk and about 4 ft (122 cm) tall. Its crest of black feathers suggested the quill pens behind...
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