Summer's Scorpion.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2023, v. 146, n. 1. P. 45 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schaaf, Fred 3 of 3

Abstract

MAP: SCORPION AND SCALES Although this chart from Alexander Jamieson's 1822 Celestial Atlas depicts both Scorpius and Libra, there was a time when the Scorpion alone occupied this swath of sky - the stars of Libra formed the creature's outstretched claws. It was the Romans who robbed the Scorpion of its outstretched claws to create a new zodiacal constellation: Libra, the Scales. Of course, there's only one Scorpius, the Scorpion, but it presents several different appearances. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2023/07, Vol. 146, Issue 1, p45
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:163776318
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