Scorpio galaxies.
Scorpius lies along the dense Milky Way band, which means most of the constellation's deep-sky objects are nebulae and globular clusters rather than external galaxies (the Milky Way's dust blocks much of the view). The galaxies that are visible in Scorpius tend to be either very bright or very near.
Real galaxies in the Scorpius (the Scorpion)
- NGC 6362
A globular cluster with notable resolved structure — historically catalogued among Scorpius galaxies.
- NGC 6388
One of the most luminous globular clusters in our galaxy, often recommended as a Scorpius-themed dedication.
- ESO 137-001
A spiral galaxy in the Norma Cluster (just at Scorpius's edge) trailing a famous "jellyfish" tail of stripped gas.
- NGC 6240
An ultraluminous infrared galaxy with twin supermassive black holes — technically just over the constellation border but commonly grouped with Scorpius.
Dedicate a Scorpio galaxy
Pick a galaxy from the list above, then claim it through The Galactic Registry. Each dedication is filed permanently in our public archive and ships with a 12″×18″ archival cotton certificate, hand-numbered with the galaxy’s catalog identifier and real coordinates. From $39 with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
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Common questions
Are there real galaxies in the Scorpio constellation?
Yes — 4 catalogued galaxies in the Scorpius (the Scorpion) are listed on this page, sourced from NASA/IPAC NED, the Messier and NGC catalogs. NGC 6362 is one of the most prominent.
Can I dedicate a Scorpio galaxy?
Yes. Pick a galaxy from the Scorpio list, then claim it through The Galactic Registry. The dedication is filed permanently in our public archive, and a 12×18 archival cotton certificate ships with the galaxy's catalog identifier and real coordinates printed on it. From $39 with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
Why pick a Scorpio galaxy specifically?
Zodiac galaxies layer astronomical reality (a real, observable galaxy) with astrological symbolism (Scorpio's element is Water, ruled by Mars (and Pluto)). A Scorpio galaxy dedication is appropriate for Scorpio birthdays, Scorpio anniversaries, or anyone whose recipient identifies with the sign. It's particularly fitting as a personalized milestone gift.
What Scorpio dates does this cover?
October 23 – November 21. Anyone with a birthday in this range traditionally has the Scorpio sun sign. The dedication doesn't require an astrological match — many people pick galaxies based on the constellation's mythology or aesthetic rather than their own sign.