Translation

star / red supergiant

Meaning

A massive red supergiant star located in the constellation Scorpius, notable for its distinct reddish hue and status as one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

Examples

• Ancient navigators often used the position of Antares to help orient themselves during long sea voyages.
  Ancient navigators often used the position of Antares to help orient themselves during long sea voyages.
• Through a telescope, you can see that Antares is actually a binary star system with a much smaller, hotter companion.
  Through a telescope, you can see that Antares is actually a binary star system with a much smaller, hotter companion.