Sco - Scorpius the Scorpion
Intro and Visual description
East of Virgo along the ecliptic the constellation Scorpius creeps above the treetops, with his menacing tail below, and stinger above. Continue eastward along the ecliptic to the next constellation, Sagittarius the Archer.
Special Stars
Reddish heart Antares, can rival Mars.
Origin and History
Scorpius is included in the ancient star catalogs of Eudoxos of Knidos, Aratos of Soli, and Ptolemy.
In Roman times, the vernal equinox was located in Libra.
Skylore, Literature and Culture
Gaia sent Scorpius to kill Orion; now they circle on opposite sides of the sky.
Fish-hook to Polynesians.
