Scorpius is full of glowing star clusters and colorful nebulae. The constellation resembles a scorpion, the deadly creature Hera sent to kill Orion the Hunter in Greek mythology. Nine of the celestial targets in this patch of sky are regular Slooh missions, including the Butterfly Cluster, the Cat’s Paw Nebula, Northern Jewel Box, and the Bug Nebula.
Heads or tails? For this month’s Sky Safari, we will explore Scorpius during two mini tours: the scorpion’s “tail” on Sunday July 6 and the area of Antares and the scorpion’s “head” on Tuesday July 8. Both shows will be live at 9PM ET/1AM UT.
Please join us as we explore the wonderful star clusters and nebulae of Scorpius. And, don’t forget your road map.
