Scutum
Shield constellation
Scutum (Sct) covers 109 square degrees of sky, making it number 84 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alpha Scuti. It is highest in the evening sky around August.
| Latin name | Scutum |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Sct |
| Area | 109 square degrees · No. 84 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alpha Scuti |
| Best evening views | August |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |