The Scorpius–Centaurus association is the closest OB association to the Solar System, composed of three subgroups and located at a distance of 420 light-years from the Sun. Analysis using improved Hip
Scorpius–Centaurus association
Upper Scorpius association
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Scorpius is a zodiac constellation located in the Southern celestial hemisphere, where it sits near the center of the Milky Way, between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east. Scorpius is a co
Scorpius–Centaurus association
…years (Upper Scorpius) to roughly 15 million years (Upper Centaurus–Lupus and Lower Centaurus–Crux). Many of the bright stars in the constellations of Scorpius, Lupus, Centaurus, and Crux are in fact the brightest members of the Sco–Cen association, including the red supergiant star Antares (the most massive…
The constellation Scorpius as it can be seen by naked eye (with constellation lines drawn in).
Scorpius from Al-Sufi's Book of Fixed Stars, dated 1009-10
Scorpius and the Milky Way, with M4 and M80 visible near Antares, M6 and M7 just below centre, NGC 6124 at the top of the frame, and NGC 6334 just above centre.
The heart of Scorpius. M4 is visible near the left of center. Portions of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex are illuminated by Antares and the other neighboring stars.