Scorpius

Sco
Uranüs: #33
497 sq. deg.

Scorpius is a zodiac constellation located in the Southern celestial hemisphere, where it sits near the center of the Milky Way, between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east. Scorpius is an ancient constellation whose recognition predates Greek culture; it is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century.

IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars

Scorpius

Genitive Scorpii
Symbolism The Scorpius
Right ascension 17h 00m 00s
Gerilim -40° 00' 00"
Area
Area rank 33
Brightest star
Best visible at 21:00 Variable

Derin Uzay Nesneleri

30
Brightest Stars
25
Open Clusters
12
Globular Clusters
4
Galaxies
0
Nebulae

Brightest Stars

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Spectral type

Globular Clusters

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Dil

Galaxies

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Tür