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Scorpius (other)
Scorpius (♏) is a constellation of the zodiac, named after the ancient Greek word for scorpion. Scorpius may also refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Scorpius'' (novel), a James Bond novel by John Gardner * "Scorpius" (''Doctor Who'' audio), an audio drama episode of the ''Cyberman'' audio series based on ''Doctor Who'' * Scorpius (''Farscape''), a fictional alien in the TV series ''Farscape'' * Scorpius, a fictional villain in the ''Power Rangers Lost Galaxy'' TV series * Scorpius, a fictional robot in the pinball video game ''Sonic Spinball'' * "Scorpius", a song by band Midnight Juggernauts * Scorpius Malfoy, a fictional character from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series Other uses * ''Euscorpius'', a genus of scorpions also known as ''Scorpius'' * '' Scorpius (electronic warfare system)'', a defensive electronic warfare system. See also * Scorpio (astrology) Scorpio (; , Latin for " scorpion") is the eighth astrological sign in the zodiac, originatin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpius
Scorpius is a zodiac constellation located in the Southern celestial hemisphere, where it sits near the center of the Milky Way, between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east. Scorpius is an ancient constellation whose recognition predates Greek culture; it is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Notable features Stars Scorpius contains many bright stars, including Antares (α Sco), "rival of Mars," so named because of its distinct reddish hue; β1 Sco (Graffias or Acrab), a triple star; δ Sco ( Dschubba, "the forehead"); θ Sco ( Sargas, of Sumerian origin); ν Sco (Jabbah); ξ Sco; π Sco (Fang); σ Sco (Alniyat); and τ Sco (Paikauhale). Marking the tip of the scorpion's curved tail are λ Sco ( Shaula) and υ Sco (Lesath), whose names both mean "sting." Given their proximity to one another, λ Sco and υ Sco are sometimes referred to as the Cat's Eyes. The constellation's bright stars form a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpion
Scorpions are predatory arachnids of the Order (biology), order Scorpiones. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by a pair of Chela (organ), grasping pincers and a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back and always ending with a stinger. The evolutionary history of scorpions goes back Silurian, 435 million years. They mainly live in deserts but have adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions, and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. There are over 2,500 described species, with 22 extant (living) families recognized to date. Their Taxonomy (biology), taxonomy is being revised to account for 21st-century genomic studies. Scorpions primarily prey on insects and other invertebrates, but some species hunt vertebrates. They use their pincers to restrain and kill prey, or to prevent their own predation. The Scorpion sting, venomous sting is used for offense and defense. During courtship, the male and female ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpius (novel)
''Scorpius'', first published in 1988, is the seventh novel by John Gardner (British writer), John Gardner featuring Ian Fleming's secret agent, James Bond (literary character), James Bond. Carrying the Glidrose Publications copyright, it was first published in the United Kingdom by Hodder & Stoughton (the first original James Bond novel not to be published by Jonathan Cape) and in the United States by G. P. Putnam's Sons, Putnam. Plot summary After being connected to the death of a woman named Emma Dupré in London, James Bond (literary character), James Bond is called in by M (James Bond), M to aid the investigation. Returning from Hereford, Special Air Service Sergeant Pearlman tags along by driving Bond back, during which they are attacked and involved in a high-speed chase on an English motorway. Upon safely returning to headquarters, Bond is briefed on the investigation by M and Chief Superintendent Bailey. Emma, whom Bond does not know, was found dead with Bond's telephone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpius (Doctor Who Audio)
''Cyberman'' is a series of Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''. Eight audio plays were produced in 2 series of 4 CDs. The series takes place during a fictional time in the Doctor Who universe known as the Orion Wars. During the Orion Wars, humanity is at war with androids who no longer wish to be under human control. The center of the action is Project Scorpius, a "military project gone dark, off the books." The series is produced by Nicholas Briggs and Big Finish Managing Director Jason Haigh-Ellery. Cast Series 1 (2005) * Samantha – Hannah Smith * Paul Hunt / Comms / Security – Barnaby Edwards * Hendry/Helliton/Glaust/Karen's Father/Protester/Guard – Ian Brooker * Duncan Levinson / Captain / Pilot / Public Address / Soldier – Toby Longworth * SSC Control/Operations Officer/Helm – Samantha Sanns * Comp – Samantha Sanns * Admiral Karen Brett – Sarah Mowat * Captain Liam Barnaby / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpius (Farscape)
The television series ''Farscape'' features an extensive cast of characters created by Rockne S. O'Bannon. The series is set aboard a living spacecraft named Moya of the Leviathan race. The physical, racial and species-specific cultural characteristics, as well as underlying mythological/sociological similarities and differences of the alien races portrayed in ''Farscape'' were conceptualised and created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Main characters John Crichton John Robert Crichton, Jr. , played by Ben Browder, is an International Aeronautics and Space Administration (most commonly referred to on the show as IASA) astronaut who, in the opening few minutes of the pilot episode, is accidentally catapulted through a wormhole across the universe, thus; setting the scene for the show as a whole. As the only regularly appearing human on the show, he is the main focus and is the main character as he narrates the weekly credits and is the only character to appear in every episode. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Characters
''Power Rangers Lost Galaxy'' is an American television series and the seventh season of the ''Power Rangers'' franchise, based on the ''Super Sentai'' series ''Seijuu Sentai Gingaman''. The series aired for 45 episodes on Fox Kids from February 6 to December 18, 1999. Galaxy Power Rangers The Galaxy Power Rangers gain their powers through use of the Quasar Sabers - five ancient swords that were discovered on the planet Mirinoi. At the beginning of the series, the Quasar Sabers are pulled from a block of stone (mirroring the legend of Excalibur), thus highlighting the youths as the modern-day chosen wielders of the weapons (that is, with the exception of Leo Corbett, whose Saber is given to him by his brother Mike). The Rangers protect the space colony Terra Venture from the alien villains Scorpius, Trakeena and Deviot. This was the first (and so far only) incarnation of Power Rangers that did not have some connection to Earth, save that they depart Earth in the first episode. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic Spinball
''Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball'', also known as ''Sonic Spinball'', is a 1993 pinball video game developed by Sega Technical Institute and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It is a spin-off of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series. Players control Sonic the Hedgehog, who must stop Doctor Robotnik from enslaving the population in a giant pinball-like mechanism. The game is set in a series of pinball machine-like environments with Sonic acting as the pinball. It was developed by the American staff of Sega Technical Institute, as the Japanese staff was occupied with developing ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' and '' Sonic & Knuckles''. When Sega management realized that ''Sonic 3'' would not be completed in time for the 1993 holiday shopping season, they commissioned another ''Sonic'' game. After a hasty nine-month development, ''Sonic Spinball'' was released for the Sega Genesis in November 1993, with ports for the Game Gear and Master System releasing in 1994. ''Sonic Spinball'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Juggernauts
Midnight Juggernauts were an Australian band from Melbourne, composed of Andrew Szekeres, Vincent Vendetta (Vincent Heimann), and Daniel Stricker. The band has been described as anything from 'prog dance meets cosmic film scores', to 'slasher-flick disco' to 'deadpan landscape'. Following the release of numerous 7" and 12" singles, and limited edition EPs, the band released their debut album, ''Dystopia''. After playing festivals and headlining tours worldwide during late 2007–2008, the band finished working on their follow up album '' The Crystal Axis'', touring around its release mid-2010 at festivals and headline shows around the globe. After a few years' break, the band released a third album ''Uncanny Valley'' in mid-2013. Members have individually collaborated with various artists including Kevin Parker, Justice, Solange Knowles and Sebastian Tellier. The group also runs the label Siberia Records, through which they release their own music and others including Kirin J. Cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpius Malfoy
The following is a list of characters from the ''Harry Potter'' series. Each character appears in at least one ''Harry Potter''–related book or story by J. K. Rowling. These books and stories include the seven original ''Harry Potter'' novels (1997–2007), '' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'' (2001), '' Quidditch Through the Ages'' (2001), '' The Tales of Beedle the Bard'' (2008), '' Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'' (2016), '' Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists'' (2016), '' Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies'' (2016), '' Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide'' (2016) and the ''Harry Potter'' prequel (2008). Characters by surname A * – Hufflepuff prefect in the same year as Harry Potter. Member of Dumbledore's Army. Hannah leaves Hogwarts in '' Half-Blood Prince'' after her mother is murdered by Death Eaters, but returns in '' Deathly Hallows'' to participate in the Battle of Hogwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euscorpius
''Euscorpius'' is a genus of scorpions, commonly called small wood-scorpions. It presently contains 65 species and is the type genus of the family (biology), family Euscorpiidae – long included in the ChactidaeRein (2008a) – and the subfamily Euscorpiinae. The most common members belong to the ''Euscorpius carpathicus, E. carpathicus'' species complex, which makes up the subgenus ''Euscorpius (subgenus), Euscorpius''. This group is widespread from North Africa and Spain to temperate Eurasia from England and northern France through the Czech Republic to Russia. The species range in colour from yellow-brown to dark brown. Many are brown with yellow legs and stinger. The largest is ''Euscorpius italicus, E. italicus'' at 5 cm (2 in), and the smallest is ''Euscorpius germanus, E. germanus'' at 1.5 cm (0.6 in). The venom of ''Euscorpius'' species is generally very weak, with effects similar to a mosquito bite. Some smaller specimens may not even be able to punc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpius Electronic Warfare System
Scorpius is a defense weapon system designed to disrupt the communications and radar of UAVs, ships, missiles and more. It is being produced by Israel Aerospace Industries Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI; ), is Israel's major aerospace and aviation manufacturer, producing aerial and astronautic systems for both military and civilian usage. It has 14,000 employees as of 2021. IAI is state-owned by the government ... (IAI) Elta Systems subsidiary and was announced on November 12, 2021. Description According to IAI more and more weaponry is centered around the electromagnetic realm, and this system is specifically designed to counteract those threats. The Scorpius system designated ELL-8256SB represents the next-generation electronic warfare (EW) systems that Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) developed. It works by directing narrowly targeted beams against specific targets. The systems intercepts, analyzes, locates, tracks, and jams various threats, including fire control ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
