Antares

American  

[an-tair-eez, -tar-] / ænˈtɛər iz, -ˈtær- /

noun

Astronomy.

1. a red supergiant star of the first magnitude in the constellation Scorpius.

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Antares British  

/ ænˈtɛəriːz /

noun

1. the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a variable binary star whose main component, a red supergiant, is associated with a fainter green component. Visual magnitude: 1.2 (red), 6.8 (green); spectral type: M1.5Ib (red); distance: 600 light years

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Etymology

Origin of Antares

from Greek Antarēs, literally: simulating Mars (in colour), from _anti- + Arēs Mars

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Antares is a bright reddish star that represents the heart of the constellation Scorpius.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

"This is the first real moment in this new nuclear renaissance," said Jordan Bramble, CEO of Antares.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

Private-credit investors Antares Capital and Ares Management have formed a more than $1.7 billion continuation fund to recapitalize a portfolio of private-credit assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

And I do have stellar favorites, which I always look for first after stepping outside: Vega, high up in the constellation Lyra, Arcturus in Boötes and Antares in Scorpius, to name just a few.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 25, 2023

In the mean time, let us follow the bending row of stars from Antares toward the south and east.

From Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments by Garrett Putman Serviss