The constellation Scorpius shown here appears in the morning sky. Look for the bright star, Antares, located in the upper third of the scorpion’s tail.

This is the constellation Scorpius, the scorpion. It contains a bright star, Antares, that is part of the scorpion’s tail.

This is the constellation Scorpius, the scorpion. It contains a bright star, Antares, that is part of the scorpion’s tail.


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