The Scorpius constellation, like many others, wasn't "found" in a specific date. Instead, it's been recognized and observed by humans for millennia.

Here's why:

* Ancient Origins: Scorpius is one of the oldest constellations recognized, dating back to at least the Babylonian civilization (around 3000 BC). Its distinctive shape, resembling a scorpion, was easily identifiable in the night sky.

* Cultural Significance: Many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese, had their own myths and stories about Scorpius.

* Modern Recognition: While its existence has been known for a very long time, astronomers formally cataloged Scorpius as a constellation in the 2nd century AD, thanks to the work of Ptolemy.

So, rather than a specific discovery date, Scorpius has been a part of human observation of the night sky for thousands of years!