Scorpius

Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol 15px, 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. Its brightest star is the red supergiant Antares. The blue hypergiant Zeta1 Scorpii is even brighter but smaller and further away.

Deep-sky objects
 Messier 7
 NGC 6302
 NGC 6334

 Bibliography 
 Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion (2007). Collins Stars and Planets Guide, HarperCollins, London. .

 Other websites 
 The Deep Photographic Guide to the Constellations: Scorpius
 Star Tales – Scorpius

Category:Scorpius
Category:Constellations listed by Ptolemy