Scorpius; the Scorpion
The constellation Scorpius, one of the 88 modern constellations. In astrology, it corresponds to the zodiac sign Scorpio.
The constellation Scorpius is clearly visible in the summer night sky.
The first-magnitude star of Scorpius is Antares.
Standard modern spelling for the constellation Scorpius.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than さそり座.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of さそり (scorpion) + 座 (constellation). The kanji 蠍 and 蝎 both mean 'scorpion'.