Mu Scorpii

The Bayer designation Mu Scorpii (μ Sco, μ Scorpii) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Scorpius:

μ¹ Scorpii - a binary star whose primary is named Xamidimura
μ² Scorpii (named Pipirima)

They are separated by 0.1° in the sky.

They are separated too into different asterism in Chinese astronomy. μ¹ Scorpii was a member of asterism 尾 (Wěi), Tail and μ² Scorpii was the sole star in asterism 神宮 (Shéngōng), Changing Room (of the temple). Both asterisms are part of the Tail mansion.[1]

References

(in Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 5 月 10 日

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[1] (in Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 5 月 10 日