Scutum
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A small group of stars in the southern sky that looks like a shield
- proper noun
- /ˈskuːtəm/
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Scutum
- With a small telescope, you can spot several star clusters within Scutum.
- Scutum constellation
- Scutum cloud
- Scutum star
Examples
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Have you ever seen Scutum on a clear night?
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Astronomers often study Scutum for its unique star formations.
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The constellation Scutum is best seen in the late summer months from the Northern Hemisphere.
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Astronomers often use Scutum as a reference point when mapping the Milky Way.
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The constellation Scutum is visible in the southern hemisphere.
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Scutum is a small constellation in the southern sky that resembles a Scutum.
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As one of the 88 recognized constellations, Scutum is visible in the southern hemisphere.
Surface Forms
Scutum main
Etymology
The word Scutum comes from the Latin scutum, which means 'shield'. The constellation was named because its stars were seen as a small shield in the sky, so thinking of a 'shield' makes the pattern easier to remember.