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The Scorpio constellation - as well as many other constellations - was named so by the ancient Greeks. In more recent years, the International Astronomical Union defined the exact limits of each constellation.

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Which constellation is believed to have been sent to sting Orion to death?

The constellation that is believed to have been sent to sting Orion to death is Scorpius. In Greek mythology, Scorpius was sent by the Earth goddess Gaia to kill Orion, the great hunter.


What constellation contains the famous butterfly cluster?

The famous butterfly cluster, also known as M6 or the Butterfly Nebula, is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is a beautiful open star cluster that can be observed with binoculars or a small telescope.


Who named the scorpius and when?

The constellation of Scorpius the scorpion is very ancient and seen as a scorpion by many cultures around the world. The Greeks, Sumerians, Mayans, American Indians and various other ancient cultures identified the pattern of stars we know as Scorpius as a scorpion. The actual name Scorpius is the Greek name we now use. This name has been with us for at least 2300 years.


What is the popular name of the constellation Scropius?

Well, the is no constellation "Scropius". Assuming you meant "Scorpius" the translation of that name into English is, "scorpion", but I am not sure that that is a "popular name". I generally hear people referring to this constellation as "Scorpius" or "Scorpio" (which is wrong) and only rarely as "the scorpion". If there is another common name I am afraid that I don't know what it is. Of course other cultures called these stars other names.


What are facts about scorpius?

it is said scorpius killed Orion the hunter it can be seen in late June early July it is the zodiac sign for oct 23 to nov 21 It resembles a large scorpion scorpius and Orion are on different sides of the sky never seen together

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What is the nickname of the scorpius?

what is the nickname for scorpius the constellation?


What kind of star is scorpius?

Scorpius is not a star, but rather a constellation in the night sky. It is best known for the bright red star Antares, which is a red supergiant star located in the heart of the Scorpius constellation.


What is the common name of scorpius?

The common name for Scorpius is the Scorpio constellation.


What constellation is in the shape of a scorpion?

Scorpius is the constellation that is shaped as a scorpion.


When was the Scorpius constellation found?

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What are the main stars of scorpius?

Antares is the most important star in the Scorpius Constellation.


What is the name of a constellation near Scorpius the name of which is three letters in length?

The constellation near Scorpius that is three letters in length is "Ara." It is located to the west of Scorpius and is known as the Altar.


What constellation has 9 letters?

AndromedaCentaurusDelphinusMonocerosOphiuchusReticulumVulpecula


What is scorpius or ursa major called?

constellation


Where did scorpius constellation come from?

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What month is the scorpius constellation visible?

The Scorpius constellation is easiest to spot in July. The best way to find it is by first spotting Antares, the brightest star in the constellation. It is easy to see because it is orange. The Scorpius' tail will be south from Antares.


Who named the scorpius?

There is no record of who actually named the constellation Scorpius. The name Scorpius is Greek and has been used for some 2300 years.