Scorpius
noun
Scor·pi·us
ˈskȯr-pē-əs 
: a southern zodiacal constellation partly in the Milky Way and between Libra and Sagittarius
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These include electronic warfare systems such as the Scorpius, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In the 1970s astronomers used a variation on this technique to get sharp images of several nearby large stars, including Antares in Scorpius and everyone’s favorite incipient supernova, Betelgeuse in Orion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Nov. 2025
The pair hugged and posed for pictures with Aidan Close, who plays Draco’s son, Scorpius, in the stage show.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2025
Appearing in the pictures was Aidan Close, who plays Draco’s son Scorpius in the Broadway production.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley all return in the story, which features Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter, and Malfoy's son, Scorpius Malfoy.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Harry's son Albus Severus Potter, Ron and Hermione's daughter Rose, and Malfoy's son Scorpius Malfoy essentially befriend one another, becoming thrust into mischief and adventure, much like their parents.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Joining Felton on stage is John Skelley, Emmet Smith, Aidan Close and Trish Lindstrom, who join the Broadway company as Harry Potter, Albus Potter, Scorpius Malfoy and Ginny Potter, respectively, after originating these roles in the North American touring production.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
First, find the bright star Antares in the constellation Scorpius.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In the 1970s astronomers used a variation on this technique to get sharp images of several nearby large stars, including Antares in Scorpius and everyone’s favorite incipient supernova, Betelgeuse in Orion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Nov. 2025
The pair hugged and posed for pictures with Aidan Close, who plays Draco’s son, Scorpius, in the stage show.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2025
Appearing in the pictures was Aidan Close, who plays Draco’s son Scorpius in the Broadway production.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley all return in the story, which features Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter, and Malfoy's son, Scorpius Malfoy.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Harry's son Albus Severus Potter, Ron and Hermione's daughter Rose, and Malfoy's son Scorpius Malfoy essentially befriend one another, becoming thrust into mischief and adventure, much like their parents.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Joining Felton on stage is John Skelley, Emmet Smith, Aidan Close and Trish Lindstrom, who join the Broadway company as Harry Potter, Albus Potter, Scorpius Malfoy and Ginny Potter, respectively, after originating these roles in the North American touring production.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
First, find the bright star Antares in the constellation Scorpius.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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