Scorpius
Constellation

List of stars in Scorpius
Abbreviation Sco
Genitive Scorpii
Pronunciation /ˈskɔrpiəs/, genitive /ˈskɔrpiaɪ/
Symbolism the Scorpion
Right ascension 16.8875 h
Declination −30.7367°
Quadrant SQ3
Area 497 sq. deg. (33rd)
Main stars 18
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
47
Stars with planets 13
Stars brighter than 3.00m 13
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 3
Brightest star Antares (α Sco) (0.96m)
Nearest star Gliese 682
(16.44 ly, 5.04 pc)
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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