{
  "id": 2333544,
  "title": "Teapot of Sagittarius points to the Milky Way’s center",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/teapot-of-sagittarius-points-to-the-milky-ways-center",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-21T08:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EarthSky",
    "slug": "earthsky",
    "url": "https://earthsky.org/favorite-star-patterns/teapot-of-sagittarius-points-to-galactic-center/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius indicates the direction to the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The Teapot, located in the summer sky, can be observed from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the months of August. A supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A* lies at the heart of the galaxy, and the Teapot is situated between the Tail of Scorpius and the black hole. Dark skies are essential for viewing the Teapot and its associated star clusters and nebulae.",
  "summary": "As you gaze toward the famous Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius, you are looking toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The post Teapot of Sagittarius points to the Milky Way’s center first appeared on EarthSky .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}