Scutum Constellation

Scutum Constellation [Stellarium]

Constellation Scutum is a northern constellation bordering Aquila, Sagittarius and Serpens Cauda. It was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1690 and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Scutum spans 10 degrees of the zodiac in the Sign of Capricorn.

Scutum Constellation Stars

2000	2050	Star	Name	Sp. Class	Mag.	Orb
06♑02	06♑44	ζ Sct		K0	4.66	1°00′
07♑08	07♑51	γ Sct		A1	4.67	1°00′
09♑01	09♑43	α Sct	Ionnina	K2	3.85	1°30′
10♑45	11♑27	δ Sct		F2	4.60	1°00′
11♑08	11♑50	ε Sct		G8	4.88	1°00′
12♑22	13♑05	β Sct		G5	4.22	1°20′
14♑50	12♑32	η Sct		K1	4.83	1°00′

Scutum Astrology

Robson

SCUTUM SOBIESCIANUM, Sobieski’s Shield.

History. Formed by Havelius in 1690 in honor of John Sobieski III King of Poland.

Influence. It is said to give eminence, honor, power, bravery, and an adventurous career. ^[1]

Scutum Constellation [Bode]

Allen

Scutum Sobiescianum, Sobieski’s Shield, was formed by Hevelius from the seven unfigured 4th‑magnitude stars in the Milky Way west of the feet of Antinoüs, between the tail of the Serpent and the head of Sagittarius. Heis increased this number to eleven. The title is often seen as Scutum Sobieskii or Sobiesii, sometimes as Clypeus Sobieskii, more correctly written Clipeus; but our astronomers follow Flamsteed in his plain Scutum.

It is pictured as the Coat of Arms of the third John Sobieski, king of Poland, who so distinguished himself in the defensive wars of his native land, as well as in his successful resistance of the Turks in their march on Vienna when turned back at the Kalenberg on the 12th of September, 1683. It was just after this, when he had made his triumphal entry into the city, that at the cathedral service of thanksgiving the officiating priest read the passage:

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

Seven years subsequently this new constellation was named for him by Hewel, with a glowing tribute to his merit and heroic deeds; the sign of the Cross for which he fought being emblazoned on his Shield as we have it to‑day. Some identify this Cross, however, with that of the fighting Franciscan friar, Saint John Capistrano, famous at Belgrade in 1456, and now honored by a colossal statue on the exterior of the Vienna cathedral. The four stars on the border of the Shield are for the four sons of the king.

Although Scutum is a recent creation with us, it has long been known in China as Tien Pien, the Heavenly Casque, but in this are included some components of Antinoüs. ^[2]