Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Scorpius |
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Abbreviation | Sco |
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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. |