Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Scutum |
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Abbreviation | Sct |
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Genitive | Scuti |
Pronunciation | /ˈskjuːtəm/, genitive /ˈskjuːtaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Shield |
Right ascension | 18.7 h |
Declination | −10° |
Quadrant | SQ4 |
Area | 109 sq. deg. (84th) |
Main stars | 2 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
7 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | α Scuti (3.85m) |
Nearest star | LHS 3398 (41.54 ly, 12.74 pc) |
Messier objects | 2 |
Meteor showers | June Scutids |
Bordering constellations |
Aquila Sagittarius Serpens Cauda |
Visible at latitudes between +80° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. |