Scutum is a small constellation. Its name is Latin for shield, and it was originally named Scutum Sobiescianum by Johannes Hevelius in 1684. Located just south of the celestial equator, its …

Scutum is a small constellation in the southern sky. It represents the shield. Scutum is home to the Wild Duck Cluster (Messier 11) and the red supergiants Stephenson 2-18 and UY Scuti, …

Apr 18, 2017 · Scutum (“the shield”) is an extremely small, faint southern sky constellation that was devised by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1684 to commemorate King John III …

The constellation of Scutum is the 84th largest constellation in the night sky and occupies an area of 109 square degrees. It is located in the fourth quadrant of the southern hemisphere (SQ4) …

Dec 13, 2024 · Explore the Scutum constellation, its stars, myths, and deep-sky wonders like the Wild Duck Cluster. Learn how to find it in the night sky and its unique history.

Oct 19, 2024 · Scutum, often known as “The Shield,” has a fascinating place in the night sky that intrigues many stargazers. It ranks as the 84th largest constellation and occupies a modest …

Apr 27, 2025 · Constellation Scutum, Sobieski’s Shield, is a northern constellation bordering Aquila, Sagittarius, Serpens Cauda, and the obsolete constellation Antinous. Scutum was …

Scutum, constellation in the southern sky at about 19 hours right ascension and 10° south in declination. Its brightest star is Alpha Scuti, with a magnitude of 3.8. The star Delta Scuti is the …

Scutum, the shield, is a small northern constellation representing a shield, associated with the Polish king John III Sobieski's victory over the Ottoman Empire. Shift the map to change the …

Scutum is best seen from the southern hemisphere, but is visible throughout most of the world from early July to mid-August. A modern constellation, Scutum was invented in the 17th …