description Scutum Overview
Scutum is a small constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere, lying just south of the celestial equator. Johannes Hevelius introduced it in 1684 as Scutum Sobiescianum, or the Shield of Sobieski, to honor Polish King John III Sobieski after the 1683 relief of Vienna. The International Astronomical Union adopted Scutum as one of the 88 modern constellations in 1922, and its official abbreviation is Sct. [Harvard Chandra constellation guide](https://www.chandra.cfa.harvard.edu/photo/constellations/scutum.html)
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What is the constellation Scutum?
Scutum is a small constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. It lies just south of the celestial equator.
Who created the constellation Scutum?
Johannes Hevelius introduced Scutum in 1684. He originally called it Scutum Sobiescianum, or the Shield of Sobieski.
Why is Scutum called the Shield of Sobieski?
Hevelius named it to honor Polish King John III Sobieski. The honor referred to Sobieski's role in the 1683 relief of Vienna.
Where is Scutum located in the sky?
Scutum lies in the southern celestial hemisphere, just south of the celestial equator. It is a relatively small constellation introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1684.
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