Description
Overview:
The constellation Scutum (pronouced skoo' tum) is the 84th largest constellation in the night sky with
an area of 109 square degrees. The name of Scutum means Shield.
Location:
Scutum is located at RA 18.7 h and Declination -10°.
Scutum is best seen between latitudes +80° and -90° in the August.
Scutum is adjacent to the following constellations: Aquila,
Sagittarius,
Serpens Cauda.
Stars:
Scutum contains within its borders approximately 9 visible stars. The principal star of Scutum is Unuk al Hay. The brightest of Scutum's stars is a Scuti (174 ly).
This constellation also contains within its boundries the following noteworthy stars: Unuk al Hay.
Visual Magnitude:
Scutum is the 59th brightest constellation with a brightness of 8.25.
