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
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Globular Clusters
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Dil |
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Galaxies
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Tür |
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