description Scarabaeus Overview
Scarabaeus was an obsolete constellation proposed by the British writer and naturalist John Hill in 1754. Its figure represented a rhinoceros beetle, an insect reflected in the Latin name Scarabaeus, and Hill placed the figure among stars that had previously lacked a separate constellation identity. Astronomers did not adopt the proposal, so Scarabaeus is absent from the modern list of 88 constellations and has no official IAU constellation boundaries. [SkyEye](https://www.obliquity.com/skyeye/88const/Sca.html)
help Scarabaeus FAQ
What was Scarabaeus supposed to represent?
Scarabaeus was an obsolete constellation representing a rhinoceros beetle. John Hill used the Latin name Scarabaeus for the proposed figure.
Who proposed the constellation Scarabaeus?
The British writer and naturalist John Hill proposed Scarabaeus in 1754. It was one of several short-lived constellation ideas from that period.
Is Scarabaeus one of the modern 88 constellations?
No. Scarabaeus is obsolete and is not among the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its stars now belong to other established constellations.
Where did John Hill place Scarabaeus?
Hill placed the rhinoceros-beetle figure among stars that had not previously received a separate constellation. Modern star maps assign those stars to surrounding recognized constellations instead.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
