Scutum

GPTKB entity

Statements (128)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:constellation
gptkbp:abbreviation Sct
gptkbp:area 109 square degrees
96 square degrees
gptkbp:associated_with the Battle of Vienna
gptkbp:atmosphere gptkb:Messier_11
gptkb:NGC_6709
gptkb:NGC_6712
gptkb:Messier_26
gptkb:NGC_6694
gptkb:NGC_6703
gptkb:NGC_6681
gptkbp:constellation gptkb:Sagittarius
gptkb:Serpens
gptkb:Ophiuchus
gptkb:Aquila
gptkbp:contains gptkb:M26
gptkb:M11
star Alpha Scuti
star Beta Scuti
star Gamma Scuti
star Delta Scuti
star Epsilon Scuti
gptkbp:contains_active_galactic_nuclei yes
gptkbp:contains_asterisms yes
gptkbp:contains_binary_stars yes
gptkbp:contains_black_holes yes
gptkbp:contains_cosmic_filaments yes
gptkbp:contains_cosmic_structures yes
gptkbp:contains_cosmic_voids yes
gptkbp:contains_cosmic_walls yes
gptkbp:contains_dark_nebulae yes
gptkbp:contains_dwarf_galaxies yes
gptkbp:contains_elliptical_galaxies yes
gptkbp:contains_emission_nebulae yes
gptkbp:contains_exoplanets yes
gptkbp:contains_galaxy_clusters yes
gptkbp:contains_galaxy_groups yes
gptkbp:contains_hiiregions yes
gptkbp:contains_lenticular_galaxies yes
gptkbp:contains_nebulae yes
gptkbp:contains_neutron_stars yes
gptkbp:contains_open_clusters yes
gptkbp:contains_planetary_nebulae yes
gptkbp:contains_pulsars yes
gptkbp:contains_quasars yes
gptkbp:contains_red_giants yes
gptkbp:contains_reflection_nebulae yes
gptkbp:contains_spiral_galaxies yes
gptkbp:contains_star gptkb:Gamma_Scuti
gptkb:Alpha_Scuti
gptkb:Beta_Scuti
gptkb:Delta_Scuti
gptkb:Epsilon_Scuti
yes
approximately 100
approximately 50
about 100
mainly contains G and K type stars
gptkbp:contains_star_forming_regions yes
gptkbp:contains_star_streams yes
gptkbp:contains_starburst_galaxies yes
gptkbp:contains_superclusters yes
gptkbp:contains_white_dwarfs yes
gptkbp:coordinates +80° to -90°
gptkbp:cultural_significance represents a shield
gptkbp:declination -10°
-10° to -20°
+04°
gptkbp:depicted_in star maps
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Johannes_Hevelius'_star_atlas
17th century
gptkbp:flood_control Scutids
gptkbp:has_area 109 square degrees
gptkbp:has_historical_significance navigational aid
17th century astronomy
gptkbp:has_supernova yes
gptkbp:historical_significance named after the shield of Sobieski
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scutum
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:Johann_Bayer
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Sagittarius
gptkb:Serpens
gptkb:Ophiuchus
gptkb:Aquila
constellation Ophiuchus
constellation Serpens
constellation Sagittarius
constellation Aquila
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkbp:is_home_to exoplanets
several open clusters
several globular clusters
multiple variable stars
gptkbp:is_known_for rich star fields
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Milky_Way
celestial sphere
southern celestial hemisphere
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Milky_Way
gptkb:constellation
southern celestial hemisphere
Hercules constellation group
Hercules family of constellations
Milky Way constellations
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:IAU
gptkbp:is_represented_in gptkb:astrology
star maps
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:is_used_in celestial navigation
gptkbp:is_visible_from gptkb:Northern_Hemisphere
gptkb:Earth
July
summer months
southern hemisphere
best viewed from the southern hemisphere
gptkbp:is_visible_in_season summer
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Milky_Way
gptkbp:mythology gptkb:none
gptkb:Roman_mythology
gptkb:shield
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:shield
gptkbp:notable_galaxies yes
gptkbp:population_density moderate
gptkbp:research observed since the 17th century
gptkbp:right_ascension 18h 30m
18h 30m to 19h 00m
gptkbp:season_visible July to September
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aquila
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5