AR Scorpii in the constellation of Scorpius

This chart shows the location of the exotic binary star AR Scorpii in the bright constellation of Scorpius (The Scorpion). The stars visible with the naked eye on a dark clear night are shown and the location of AR Scorpii marked with a red circle.

Credit:

ESO/IAU and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1627b
Type:Artwork
Release date:27 July 2016, 19:00
Related releases:eso1627
Size:3338 x 4278 px

About the Object

Name:AR Scorpii
Type:Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Binary
Category:Illustrations

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