Late summer is the best time to catch sight of the most dramatic of mythical creatures in the night sky - the Scorpion. Known officially as Scorpius (often incorrectly referred to as Scorpio), it's one of the few patterns of brighter stars that actually resembles the creature it's supposed to represent. It's also one of the true celestial celebrities, being a member of the 12 zodiacal constellations associated with horoscope signs.