The Bayer designation Zeta Scorpii (ζ Sco, ζ Scorpii) is shared by two stars in the constellation Scorpius:
- ζ¹ Scorpii (HD 152236.)
- ζ² Scorpii (HD 152334.)
They are separated by 7 arc minutes on the sky. The stars are not physically related as they are at greatly different distances from the Earth.[1]
Both stars are members of asterism 尾 (Wěi), Tail, Tail mansion.[2]
References
- ↑ Zeta-1 Sco, Stars, Jim Kaler. Accessed on line November 20, 2009.
- ↑ (in Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 5 月 10 日
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