Scutum: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Scutum, the shield!

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Timestamps00:00 Intro00:36 Background02:15 First Impressions and Where to Find It03:56 Brightest Star06:25 Bayer's Variable Star10:59 Gold Star17:42 Outro

Keywords: Scutum, Constellation, Astronomy, Johannes Hevelius, John III Sobieski, Alpha Scuti, Johann Bode, UY Scuti, Red Hypergiant, Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, Type II Supernova, Wild Duck Cluster, Messier 11, Open Cluster, Scutum-Centaurus Arm, Globular Cluster, Black Widow Pulsar, Pioneer 11, Milky Way Spiral Arms