Mu Scorpii

The Bayer designation Mu Scorpii (μ Sco, μ Scorpii) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Scorpius:

They are separated by 0.1° in the sky.

They are separated too by the different asterism in Chinese astronomy. μ¹ Scorpii was member of asterism 尾 (Wěi), Tail and μ² Scorpii was stand alone in asterism 神宮 (Shén Gōng), Changing Room. Both of asterisms were lied in Tail mansion.[1]

In Polynesian mythology, they were Piri-ere-ua (meaning "The Inseparable One), two children which were fleeing their wicked parents.[2]

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