Heaven. Scorpius. No17.

Meaning: the Scorpion

Area: 497 square degrees

Size ranking: 33^th

Highest in sky at 10pm: June to July

Fully visible 44° N – 90° S

Brightest star: Antares (α Sco) (0.96^m)

This celestial formation portrays the scorpion, which, according to Greek mythology, fatally stung Orion, coinciding with Orion’s descent as Scorpius ascends. While the term “Scorpio” is exclusively employed in astrology, its astronomical designation is Scorpius. Notably, Antares, the vibrant red supergiant within Scorpius, is the 16th brightest star in the night sky.

Digital Artwork. 2023.

Please feel free to contact me if you want to order art prints (artkovalesik@gmail.com).

*Doesn’t feature watermark on actual drawing.

*Frame is not included.

PRINT SIZES: 

SMALL: 

Image size: 20cm x 20cm (7.8″ x 7.8″)

Limited edition of 50 art prints – never to be printed again after editions run out.

Choose a square frame with mount for 8″ x 8″ picture (mat opening of 7.8″ x 7.8″ / 20cm x 20cm)

MEDIUM:

Image size: 30cm x 30cm (11.8″ x  11.8″)

Edition of 30 art prints – never to be printed again after editions run out.

Choose a square frame with mount for 12″ x 12″ picture (mat opening of 11.8″ x  11.8″ /30 x 30cm)

LARGE: 

Image size: 40cm x 40cm (15.7″ x  15.7″)

Edition of 10 art prints – never to be printed again after editions run out.

Choose a square frame with mount for 16″ x 16″ picture (mat opening of 15.7″ x  15.7″ /40 x 40cm).