Mu Scorpii
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The Bayer designation Mu Scorpii (μ Sco, μ Scorpii) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Scorpius:
They are separated by 0.1° in the sky.
They are separated too by the different asterism in Chinese astronomy. μ¹ Scorpii was member of asterism 尾 (Wěi), Tail and μ² Scorpii was stand alone in asterism 神宮 (Shén Gōng), Changing Room. Both of asterisms were lied in Tail mansion.[1]
In Polynesian mythology, they were Piri-ere-ua (meaning "The Inseparable One), two children which were fleeing their wicked parents.[2]
References
- ↑ (Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 5 月 10 日
- ↑ p. 1680, Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System, Volume 3, Robert Burnham, New York, Dover Publication, Inc, 1978.
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