Alpha Sagittae, also known as Kaus Australis, is the brightest star in the constellation Sagittarius. It is located approximately 138 light-years away from Earth and is classified as a K-type giant star. With an apparent magnitude of 2.7, it is easily visible to the naked eye. This star is part of the Teapot asterism, which is a recognizable shape formed by several stars in Sagittarius. Alpha Sagittae has a surface temperature of about 4,600 Kelvin and is significantly larger and more luminous than our Sun, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying stellar evolution.