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.
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[@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.

[@hammadsiddiqui2980]

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

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Thanks, Hammad--I'm glad you liked it.

[@garylawson5381]

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!

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Hi Gary, Thanks for writing… I’m sorry to hear about your sister.
As for Ursa Major being a cluster, you might be thinking of the Ursa Major Moving Group, which includes most of the Big Dipper stars, but not the rest of the Great Bear (“Ursa Major” in English). interestingly, there are other stars in other constellations, some in vastly different parts of our sky, that ARE parts of this moving group! :)

[@garylawson5381]

Thank you for clarifying that about Ursa Major. It had been many years since reading about those stars.
I miss studying astronomy and taking my telescope out. I hope to do so again soon before my eyes are too old.

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

You're welcome! If you still have that 10", that big aperture will help even up the score a bit with older eyeballs (then again, so does experience behind the eyepiece). If your gear is out of commission, though, don't forget there are astronomical societies all over, and they typically hold star parties where you can go and look, whether you have a scope or not. Great way to make friends, too! :)

[@garylawson5381]

I do still own my 10" Newtonian. Your remark about aging eyes is encouraging.
I am hoping this is the year I can get back into astronomy.​@@thenightskywithzacharysinger

[@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.

[@noon4545]

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

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

You're welcome! :) --More on the way soon.

[@jessekirton9072]

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

[@mlSS258]

They are not stars

[@rohitsharma5527]

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

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

You're welcome, Rohit... I've been taking a break to get some perspective and improve my workflow--more videos are on the way soon.

[@noon4545]

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

[@robertYTB78g]

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

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Thanks, Robert! :)

[@pragatibaishya328]

Wow thanks for the video ❤

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Glad you liked them Pragati! (More on the way soon...) :)

[@pragatibaishya328]

@@thenightskywithzacharysinger waiting 😃

[@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

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Thanks for the suggestions... :) I would note, though, that what someone could find is also dependent on their latitude. At mine (+40°), the Centaur is only barely above the horizon and only for a short while. Lupus will work a little better... You're right about Septans and Ophiuchus, but I'd say Scutum will be more easily found coming upwards from the top of the Sagittarius "teapot," or downward (and a touch west) from the bottom of Aquila (if you can find M11, the Wild Duck Cluster, there you are!). Cheers!

[@ParDiss-e4i]

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

[@hiskiamartin805]

Enlightenment

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

:)

[@misheckwams9748]

Dude this is a Great Video ❤

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Glad you like it! (Have a great weekend...). :)

[@peterbauer7271]

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

[@arohifardos7031]

Nice❤❤❤❤

[@thenightskywithzacharysinger]

Thank you. :)