Asterism 69 - Friends; Friendship
Family and Love are not the only constructive relationships among
people. We have Friendship. We bond with other non-family members.
We share interests, enjoy each other’s company, and give support in times
of need. Cooperation and trust make us Friends. We remain
individuals, yet define ourselves by our Friends. Friendship strengthens
the bonds of society.
18 stars – 10 from Scorpius, 6 from Ara, 1 from Norma, and 1 from
Telescopium.
Right Ascension = 17h24m
Declination = - 45.0 degrees
The northern half of this asterism is the eastern half of Scorpius.
Lambda Scorpius, Shaula, magnitude 1.62, is the front right foot of the
eastern Friend. It seems appropriate that the asterisms Friendship
and Love be next to each other, but odd that they are formed by dividing
Scorpius into two halves.
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