This week I’d like to take you on a tour of one of my favourite constellations, which is well placed in the eastern sky at around 9.30pm. I’m talking about Scorpio, the Scorpion, whose distinct curve of stars was thought to resemble a sting by early Arab astronomers. It shines with a distinct red colour and is sometimes referred to as the heart of the Scorpion. This has been described as one of the most beautiful double stars in the sky, so it’s definitely worth taking a look. If you look carefully you will discover a lovely star cluster containing more than 120 stars called NGC 6231.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2020 05:37 UTC