Scorpius (Noun)
Meaning
A large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Scorpius is one of the oldest recognized constellations and can be seen in the summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The bright, red star Antares is located in the constellation Scorpius and is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
- Ancient Greeks associated Scorpius with the myth of Orion, the hunter who was killed by a scorpion sent by the goddess Artemis.
- In astronomy, the Scorpius constellation contains several interesting deep-sky objects, including the bright open cluster Messier 6.
- During the summer months, the constellation Scorpius rises in the southeastern sky shortly after sunset and is visible until dawn.