<p>Scorpius dominates the summer night skies and captures the imagination of people around the world. The red “heart of the scorpion,” Antares, twinkles brightly, and a nearby star cluster is visible to the naked eye from dark locations. Meanwhile, summer is scorpion season on the ground, creating a perfect anchor between the night sky and the land. But not all cultures see a scorpion. I’ll take you to the Polynesian culture to introduce you to the connection between the demigod Maui and the constellation Scorpius.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS FROM EPISODE 125:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download):</strong> <a href="https://nightskytourist.com/guide/"><u>https://nightskytourist.com/guide/</u></a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Video demonstration of the ecliptic (1 minute): </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoFct5WwVys"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoFct5WwVys</u></a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Night Sky Tourist Events Calendar:</strong> <a href="https://nightskytourist.com/events/"><u>https://nightskytourist.com/events/</u></a> </p></li><li><p><strong>“Curate Your Stargazing Kit” by Night Sky Tourist: </strong>https://nightskytourist.com/stargazingkit/</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></p><p>Visit the Night Sky Tourist website to book private stargazing experiences, read inspiring articles, and find resources to take your stargazing to the next level. You can find us at: <a href="https://nightskytourist.com/"><u>https://nightskytourist.com/</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW & SUPPORT</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Rate us</strong>: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts</p></li><li><p><strong>Instagram</strong>:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/</u></a></p></li><li><p><strong>Facebook</strong>:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist"> <u>https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist</u></a></p></li><li><p><strong>Newsletter</strong>: Sign up at NightSkyTourist.com for exclusive content and updates</p></li><li><p><strong>Questions?</strong> Email [email protected]</p></li></ul>
