What is the most dazzling constellation in the sky in summer?

The most dazzling constellation in the sky in summer is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the most conspicuous constellation in summer. There are many bright stars in it, and there are more than 20 brighter than 4m. Scorpio is big and bright, with many stars, which can be said to be the representative of the summer night constellation. In addition, it is also a zodiac, so it is particularly eye-catching. However, Scorpio only occupies a short range of 7 on the ecliptic, which is the shortest ecliptic among the twelve constellations.

Scorpio is immersed in the vast galaxy from alpha star to long scorpion tail. Alpha is located in the scorpion's chest, so the west calls it "the heart of Scorpio". Interestingly, in ancient China, the alpha star of Scorpio was placed in the center of 28 nights, which was called "Antares". Astronomers from the East and the West happen to coincide here.

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History of Scorpio

The alpha star of Scorpio "Antares". The ancient Persians thought it was one of the four pillars to protect the celestial sphere. The ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy divided Scorpio into scorpion claw, north claw and south claw. The other three pillars are the alpha star of Pisces "Beiluoshimen", the alpha star of Leo "Xuanyuan XIV" and the alpha star of Taurus "Bisuwu".

In ancient astronomy in China, the three stars on Scorpio are called Shang Xing, and the three stars on Orion's belt are called Laonian Xing. Scorpio and Orion are the most prominent constellations in summer and winter respectively. They just rise and fall, never meet, and can't appear in the sky at the same time. Therefore, Du Fu has a poem: "When friends meet, it is as difficult as the stars in the morning and evening." (Eight Guards for Chu Shi).

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