Which constellation is known for its Teapot asterism?

The constellation known for its Teapot asterism is Sagittarius. The Teapot is a recognizable pattern formed by several of Sagittarius’s brighter stars, including Kaus Australis, Nunki, and Ascella. From suitable dark-sky locations, the pattern looks like a teapot with a handle, lid, and spout, although the stars are not physically connected.

Sagittarius is traditionally represented as an archer, often a centaur, in Greek and Roman celestial mythology. The constellation lies in the direction of the center of the Milky Way, making it one of the richest regions of the sky for star clusters, nebulae, and other deep-sky objects. The Milky Way’s brightest central bulge appears near Sagittarius, though the actual Galactic Center is hidden from visible-light view by interstellar dust.

The Teapot is an asterism, not a separate official constellation. This distinction matters because asterisms are familiar star patterns that may use stars from one or more constellations. Sagittarius is also part of the zodiac and was among the 48 constellations catalogued by Ptolemy in the second century.