Scorpius
The Scorpion
Map of Scorpius
Genitive
  Scorpii
Abbreviation
  Sco
Right Ascension
  15h44 to 17h55
Declination
  -8° 6' to -45° 36'
Area (sq deg)
  497
Brightest Star
  Antares
Optimum Visibility
  June
A large and important zodiacal constellation. Among many bright stars, it contains the well-known red giant, Antares, as well as many star clusters and other objects. Relative Galactic Position of Scorpius
Scorpius includes a broad region of the Galaxy, in the general direction of the Core. This explains the density of the Milky Way in the constellation, and the large number of star clusters found here.
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  • Related Entries
  • Corona Australis
  • Norma
  • Ophiuchus
  • Spica
  • Ara