Scorpius
Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol 
, Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. In western astrology it is also known as "Scorpio". It is a large constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near the center of the Milky Way.
| Constellation | |
 List of stars in Scorpius | |
| Abbreviation | Sco |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Scorpii |
| Right ascension | 16 hrs. 53 min. 15 sec. |
| Declination | −30° 44' 12" |
| Area | 497 sq. deg. (33rd) |
| Main stars | 15 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 45 |
| Stars with planets | 5 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 13 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
| Brightest star | Antares (α Sco) (0.96m) |
| Messier objects | 4 |
| Meteor showers | Alpha Scorpiids Omega Scorpiids |
| Bordering constellations | Sagittarius Ophiuchus Libra Lupus Norma Ara Corona Australis |
| Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. | |
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