Antares
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- proper noun
- /ænˈtɛrɪs/
- Astrophotographers often capture stunning images of Antares, the bright red star at the heart of the Scorpio constellation.
Examples
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If you've ever put your eye to a telescope and seen gleaming Vega or ruddy Antares or the deeply orange Arcturus, you won't mind much either.
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On a clear night, Antares shines brightly as the most prominent star in the Scorpius constellation.
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Kids, is Mars really as bright as Antares?
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To find it, use Jupiter and 1st-magnitude Antares as guides.
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Just below and to the left of Mars is the star Antares, which is very similar to Mars in both color and brightness.
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Mars passes 4 degrees north of Antares, 7 p.m. PST.
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Antares, a red supergiant star, displays a reddish tint.
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Mars entered the head of Scorpius the Scorpion and is rapidly climbing the asterism towards the red star Antares, the "Rival of Mars."
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In this image, which contains Antares, one of the brightest stars in the sky (at right, in the center of yellow nebulosity), one can see examples of emission nebulae (red), reflection nebulae (blue), and absorption nebulae (dark).
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During summer nights, many people enjoy stargazing and often point out Antares for its distinctive red hue.
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Etymology
Antares comes from Greek parts anti- 'against' and Ares 'the god of war', because its bright red color seemed to challenge the red planet Mars. So Antares is a name that helps you remember a very bright, red star in the scorpion.