Scorpius
in the Sky
Scorpius is a magnificent southern
constellation and
one of the few that allows at least a vague impression of the mythological creature it
is supposed to
represent. It lies at the intersection of the ecliptic & the Milky Way near the
galactic center.
This position, in line with the center of our galaxy means that Scorpius is rich in star
clusters &
other galactic objects
Antares (Alpha Scorpii – Arabic, ‘rival of
mars’) marks the scorpion’s
heart at magnitude 1.06, is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and dominates this
area.
Film image, one at
60-minutes
