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Scorpius

Scorpius is a prominent zodiac constellation in the southern sky, named after the scorpion. It features bright stars and deep-sky objects, including the Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302).

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "Scorpius"

NGC 6302: The Butterfly Nebula

NGC 6302: The Butterfly Nebula

06/06/2025

The Local Fluff

The Local Fluff

22/12/2024

Messier 4

Messier 4

29/11/2024

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

22/08/2024

IC 4592: The Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula

IC 4592: The Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula

26/09/2023

IC 4628: The Prawn Nebula

IC 4628: The Prawn Nebula

26/07/2023

Milky Way above La Palma Observatory

Milky Way above La Palma Observatory

18/07/2023

The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble

The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble

21/11/2022

Two Comets in Southern Skies

Two Comets in Southern Skies

08/10/2022

A Furious Sky over Mount Shasta

A Furious Sky over Mount Shasta

28/09/2022

Stardust and Comet Tails

Stardust and Comet Tails

20/08/2022

NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula

NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula

10/05/2022