Scorpius runs along the length of its northern border, while Norma and Triangulum Australe border it to the west, Apus to the south, and Pavo and Telescopium to the east respectively. The three-letter abbreviation for the constellation, as adopted by the International Astronomical Union, is "Ara".
Scorpius extends along its northern boundary, with Norma and Triangulum Australe bordering it to the west, Apus to the south, and Pavo and Telescopium to the east. The three-letter abbreviation for this constellation, as recognized by the International Astronomical Union, is "Ara".