Astronomy in Verse
by E. D. Nixon
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Astronomy in Verse Scorpio. (The Scorpion.) Monstrous Scorpio in his mighty bent Takes in a double space a vast extent. His enormous head to the north-west lies, His long winding tail to the south-east flies; Thus resembling the figure of a kite, Illumes the heavens and multiplies its light. Antares first inflames his burning heart Refulgent glows and lights up every part. Its Decans: The Serpent, Serpent Bearer, Hercules. Twixt the Crown and Scales does the Serpent lie; He tracks the ether and divides the sky. The Serpent Bearer now the Serpent holds, With firmness, and unwinds his ample folds. Hercules by the Serpent Bearer stands On Dracos head, and lifts his mighty hands. Antares, the chief star in Scorpio.
APA: Nixon, E. D. (2013). Astronomy in Verse. London: Forgotten Books. (Original work published 1882)
MLA: Nixon, E. D. Astronomy in Verse. 1882. Reprint. London: Forgotten Books, 2013. Print.