Scorpius is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for scorpion, and its symbol is. Scorpius is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation that pre-dated the Greeks.

Name: Scorpion

Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly): 3

Symbolism: the Scorpion

Meteor showers: Alpha Scorpiids; Omega Scorpiids

Stars: Antares, Upsilon Scorpii, Theta Scorpii, Tau Scorpii, MORE

Brightest star: Antares