Scorpius is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its genitive form is Scorpii, its standard abbreviation is Sco, it is traditionally shown as the Scorpion. It belongs to the Zodiac family of constellations and lies in the third quadrant of the southern hemisphere. The constellation covers about 497 square degrees of sky, ranking 33rd in size among the 88. Its brightest star is Antares (α Sco) at apparent magnitude 0.96. It borders Sagittarius, Ophiuchus, Libra, Lupus, Norma, Ara and Corona Australis. In this atlas the entity is the shared sky reference for astronomical objects catalogued by constellation, so every star, nebula or galaxy located within Scorpius resolves to one identity.
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Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: located in this constellation.
Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: located in this constellation.
Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: located in this constellation.
Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: located in this constellation.
Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: located in this constellation.
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Scorpius is a zodiac constellation located in the Southern celestial hemisphere, where it sits near the center of the Milky Way, between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east.
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