Astronomy and Space

Beta Scorpii

Beta Scorpii is a multiple star system in the southern zodiac constellation of Scorpius. It bore the traditional proper name of Acrab , though the International Astronomical Union now regards that name as applying only to the β Scorpii Aa component.

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See also

• ▸Comet nucleus
• ▸Geological formation
• ▸Explorer of Enceladus and Titan

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