Scorpius
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Scorpius
(skor -pee-ŭs) (Scorpion) A conspicuous zodiac constellation in the southern hemisphere, lying partly in the Milky Way. The brightest stars are Antares (α) and the blue subgiant Shaula (λ), both 1st magnitude, and several of 2nd and 3rd magnitude. The area contains many star clusters, including the bright naked-eye open clusters M6 (NGC 6405) and M7 (NGC 6475), the globular clusters M4 (NGC 6121) and M80 (NGC 6093), and the X-ray source Scorpius X-1. Abbrev.: Sco; genitive form: Scorpii; approx. position: RA 17h, dec –30°; area: 497 sq deg.Collins Dictionary of Astronomy © Market House Books Ltd, 2006
Scorpius
[′skȯr·pē·əs] (astronomy)
A southern constellation, right ascension 16 hours, declination 40° south; the bright-red star Antares is located in it. Also known as Scorpion.
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