SCORPIUS

skôrˈpēəs or Scorpio–pēō [Lat.,=the scorpion], conspicuous southern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Sagittarius and Libra; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Scorpius contains the bright stars Antares (Alpha Scorpii) and Shaula (Lambda Scorpii); a recurrent nova that flared up in 1863, 1906, and 1936; and Scorpius XR-1, the strongest X-ray source in the sky. The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in July.

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books on: Scorpius  - 79 results

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The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire: Mysteries of the Unconquered Sun
Book by Roger Beck; Oxford University Press, 2006
Subjects: Mithraism, Rome--Religion
...of Figures 1. Zodiac from Taurus to Scorpius 32 2. The mithraeum as image of the...and below the zodiac from Taurus to Scorpius, constellations imagined in ancient...Minor), a snake (Hydra),12 a scorpion (Scorpius), a raven (Corvus), a pair of twins...
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Astral Sciences in Mesopotamia
Book by Hermann Hunger, David Pingree; Brill, 1999
Subjects: Astronomy, Assyro-Babylonian
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Science Fiction Television: A History
Book by M. Keith Booker; Praeger, 2004
Subjects: Science Fiction Television Programs
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Earth Is My Mother, Sky Is My Father: Space, Time, and Astronomy in Navajo Sandpainting
Book by Trudy Griffin-Pierce; University of New Mexico Press, 1992
Subjects: Navajo Indians--Religion, Navajo Mythology, Sandpaintings
...diagnose illness and to prescribe the appropriate ceremonial for healing. Atse etsoh and Gah heeteii which together compose Scorpius and Hastiin Sikaii Corvus appear in the sky. Pl. 7. "Star Stories: Dilyehe the Pleiades " serigraph . A Navajo woman makes...
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A Guide to the Constellations
Book by Samuel G. Barton, William H. Barton Jr.; Whittlesey House, 1935
Subjects: Constellations
...Chart 7 -- July Scorpius -- Ophiuchus and Serpens -- Hercules...Reticulum -- Sagittarius -- Sculptor -- Scorpius 67...Saj-i-tari-us archer ... 14 8 Scorpius * ... Skorpi-us scorpion Antares...
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journal articles on: Scorpius  - 12 results

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The Sky
Journal article by Ray Forma; Teaching Science, Vol. 53, 2007
Subjects: Astrographic catalog and chart--Usage, Astronomical charts--Usage, Astronomy--Equipment and supplies, Sky--Observations
...The most obvious constellation of the winter evening sky is Scorpius, the scorpion. This is one of the few constellations where...703 light-years distant. The whole of the southern half of Scorpius lies in a rich part of the Milky Way. Not far from Antares...
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Planetary Diagrams for Roman Astronomy in Medieval Europe, Ca. 800-1500
Journal article by Bruce Eastwood, Gerd Braßhoff; Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 94, 2004
Subjects: Astronomy, Europe, European history, Middle Ages, Research & development--R&D, Teaching
...planets to the signs as follows: Saturn in Scorpius Jupiter in Virgo Mars in Leo Sun in...in the normal-order diagram: Saturn in Scorpius, Jupiter in Virgo, Mars in Leo, Sun in...Jupiter under Sagittarius, Mars under Scorpius, Venus under Libra, Mercury under Virgo...
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A Brief History of Beiji (Northern Culmen), with an Excursus on the Origin of the Character Di
Journal article by David W. Pankenier; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 124, 2004
Subjects: Beijing, China--Analysis, Beijing, China--Cultural policy, Beijing, China--History, Beijing, China--Social aspects, Charismatic movements, Spiritual life--Analysis
...constellations from Virgo through Scorpius, the dragons two horns being marked...Spica and Arcturus and its tail by Scorpius some 75degrees distant. It is hardly...and the Fire Star, Antares (alpha Scorpius), at its heart as seasonal markers...
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The Latin Text
Journal article by Charles Burnett; Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 95, 2005
...Career (sic) et Capricornus. Signa stabilia sunt Taurus, Leo, Scorpius et Aquarius. Signa media seu duorum corporum sunt Geminis...vis purgare fleumam, sit Luna in signo aque, ut est Cancer, Scorpius et Piscis. Et si vis flebotomare vel materiam subtilem evacuare...
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The Sky
Journal article by Ray Forma; Teaching Science, Vol. 53, 2007
Subjects: Astrographic catalog and chart--Usage, Astronomical charts--Usage, Astronomy--Equipment and supplies, Sky--Observations
...short while. Centaurus is also low along the southern horizon. Scorpius is disappearing in the southwest, while Orion is rising ever...star in the celestial sphere. Antares, in the constellation of Scorpius, is now the most isolated first magnitude star. Astronomers...
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magazine articles on: Scorpius  - 16 results

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Of Scorpions and Showers
Magazine article by Joe Rao; Natural History, Vol. 106, July 1997
Subjects: Constellations, Meteors & meteorites, Stars & galaxies
Of Scorpions and Showers by Joe Rao In July, the constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion, is visible to early evening stargazers across most of North America. Those in the far northeastern states and Canada...
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Summer Performance Guide 2001
Magazine article; Dance Magazine, Vol. 75, May 2001
...Birmingham Alabama Ballet, May 10-12, Alabama Ballet Center for Dance, 2726 First Avenue S, 205/251-7290 ARIZONA Phoenix Scorpius Dance Theatre, May 29-31, Phoenix Center for the Community Arts, 1202 N 3rd St Scottsdale Grounding Point Dance Company...
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Solar System Small Fry: Stellar Blinks Reveal Tiny Bodies near Pluto
Magazine article by R. Cowen; Science News, Vol. 170, August 12, 2006
Subjects: Astronomical bodies--Research, Ice crystals--Research, Solar system--Research
...brightest X-ray source in the sky. Because Scorpius X-1 lies close to the plane in which...58 short-lived dips in the light from Scorpius X-1. Those dips probably represent 58...the object from Earth, the X rays from Scorpius X-1, though intense, werent bright enough...
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The Dog Days of Winter
Magazine article by Joe Rao; Natural History, Vol. 106, December 1997
Subjects: Astronomy
...New Years morning, Mercury will be positioned well off to the left of the first-magnitude star Antares, in the constellation Scorpius. On January 6, the planet is at its greatest elongation west (23.1o) and will rise in the southeast during twilight. Thereafter...
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Calendar March
Magazine article; Dance Magazine, Vol. 76, March 2002
...602/381-0189 Scottsdale Mar. 2, Scorpius Dance Theatre, Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E Second St, 480/994-2787...
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Around the Nation
Newspaper article; Manila Bulletin, January 7, 2005
...eastern horizon at seven degrees above the super giant star Antares (rival of Mars), the brightest star of the constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion, at the first day of the month. On the other hand, both Mercury and Venus will be seen about 17 degrees above...
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Weekend: Venus, the Star Turn; Night Sky Diary for June
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), May 29, 2004
...As for the rest of the sky this month, there will be a full moon on June 3. As it rises you may see the red star Antares in Scorpius just beneath it. New moon is on the 17th and if you are quick to look just after sunset you may still glimpse Saturn in the...
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The Stars
Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), August 19, 2006
...constellations are visible at different times of the year, you can use them to tell what month it is, after a bit of self training. Scorpius is only visible in the northern hemispheres evening sky in the summer. Historians suspect that many of the myths associated...
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50 for Fun; Phil Brown's Weekly Trivia Quiz
Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), June 10, 2004
...Kun are names from which countrys 20thcentury history?Which constellation in the zodiac was once seen merely as the claws of Scorpius? 26 Cologne Cathedral was finished in 1880 -but in which year (50 either way) was it started? 27 Which metal is an essential...
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Analysis; Journey to Unknown; Asteroid Belt Trip Set
Newspaper article; Manila Bulletin, July 8, 2007
...in diameter and is the brightest asteroid in the solar system. It can be seen from Earth as a small point of light above the Scorpius constellation. The heavenly body is hot and dry and there are remnants of volcanoes. Six months later, Dawn will leave the...


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encyclopedia articles on: Scorpius  - 10 results

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Scorpius
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SCORPIUS skor pe s or Scorpio peo Lat.,=the scorpion, conspicuous...Libra; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac . Scorpius contains the bright stars Antares (Alpha Scorpii) and...recurrent nova that flared up in 1863, 1906, and 1936; and Scorpius XR-1, the strongest X-ray source in the sky. The constellation...
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Libra
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...the suns apparent path through the heavens) between Virgo and Scorpius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac . Sometimes...ancient Greeks represented it as the claws of the Scorpion (Scorpius). Zubenelschemal (Beta Librae), which lies between Arcturus...
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Scorpio
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SCORPIO constellation: see Scorpius . ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Scorpion, The
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SCORPION, THE English name for Scorpius , a constellation . ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Shaula
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SHAULA bright star in the constellation Scorpius ; Bayer designation Lambda Scorpii; 1992 position R.A. 17 h 33.7 m , Dec. 37 06. A bluish-white star of spectral class B1 V...
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