Scorpius Constellation Video—ASTRONOMY

A 7-minute astronomy documentary of the constellation Scorpius, with views of the Milky Way Galaxy, the globular cluster M4, and the open cluster M7! Plus tips on how to find and recognize the constellation.

Zachary Singer Creative

[MountainFisher]

Scorpius is one of my favorite Constellations and I live far enough South it isn't too low in the sky though as August goes into Sept. it can be difficult to see it when it's dusty. M4 globular cluster right next to Antares which is a giant red sun they can make a nice pair. Down in the crook of the stinger in the lower right side is the Northern Jewel Box open cluster and it is a beauty. Just below it are two stars that look like a double binary, but are just an optical binary of two different color stars. They look great when pictured with the Jewel Box at the bottom.

[garylawson]

With years of experience and recorded observations with different optics and especially my 10" Newtonian, I have always had a passion for the study of astronomy.
In reference to open clusters I learned that Ursa Major is also a possible open cluster, and that because of our close proximity we don't perceive it as such.
In reference to the constellation Scorpius, my late sister who left this world in 2012 was somewhat of a astrology fan. Her birth constellation Scorpius was high enough above the horizon in all it's glory the night she passed.
By the way, I love your channel!

[AllieThePrettyGator]

The 2 stars flanking Antares are Alniyat (Sigma) to the right and Al Niyat (Tau) to the left. They both mean the arteries because Antares is nicknamed the heart of the scorpion. Antares means Rival of mars because ecery so often you might see Mars passing near the star.

[hammadsiddiqui]

Appreciate the video couldn't find any better video about explaining the constellation Scorpius. Thanks!

[noon]

This was amazing!!! Thank you so much! Struggled to find something like this. Thanks

[jessekirton]

The past 13 morning I’ve experienced seeing the stars moving across the sky sometimes 2-8 stars moving across the dark morning sky. One morning I noticed a very bright star appeared and moved across the dark sky.
They are growing on me now even tho I wish for more clarity

[robertYTBg]

Love your analogy of downtown, and your insights to how amazing what we see really is. Thanks for posting.

[noon]

Also I think your voice would be perfect for sleep stories!

[TerryGShaw]

if you use three stars that are on top of the constellation like you use Orion's Belt in Winter you can find Lupus the wolf, Centaurus the Warrior, Scutum the Shield and Septants the Snake. Also Ophiuchus is standing on top of it

[rohitsharma]

Hey, I know the viewership is low, but maybe it will pick up. Dunno, with so many people crowding youtube- what scope is left for new channels. Loved the content, if you decide not to continue making these- thanks for making this one <3

[ParDiss-ei]

The constellation with supposedly eternal "time portals". Astrologers got that one wrong. But I think our solar system could have them too.

[peterbauer]

Orion always hunted by scorpion hubris I m afraid. So many stories…