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The Constellation Serpens is one of the 48 discovered by the Greco Roman astrologrt Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD.It is in the Northern hemisphere and quite literally to the naked eye,due to the fact that it is a long,narrow,"string" of stars it is snake-like,hence Serpens.The constellation is actually split into 2 separate parts.the "Serpents Head" and "the Serpents Tail".In between is Orphicus,known as the "Serpent Bearer"
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The constellation Serpens got its name from the Latin word for "serpent." It represents a serpent or snake in Greek and Roman mythology, often associated with healing and medicine. The constellation is split into two parts, Serpens Caput (the snake's head) and Serpens Cauda (the snake's tail).
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What is the closest star in serpens caput?
Serpens is a constellation. Its name is Latin for snake, and is unique among the modern constellations in being split into two separate sections, Serpens Caput (the snake's head) to the west and Serpens Cauda (the tail) to the east.The nearest star Gamma Serpentis [See Link] (γ Ser / γ Serpentis) is 36 light years from us.
What four constellations are the closest to the constellation Hercules?
Nearby constellations to Hercules are Lyra, Draco, Bootes, Corona Borealis, and Serpens.
What is constellation near Aquila?
Aquila has nine neighboring constellations: Aquarius, Capricornus, Delphinus, Hercules, Ophiuchus, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scutum, and Serpens Cauda.
What is the name for the constellation known as The Hunter?
The constellation's name is Orion.
What is a woman's name and a southern constellation?
the constellation and womans name is norma
When is the best time to observe constellation Serpens?
The answer depends on what part of the earth you are on.
Where is the constellation of Ophiuchus located?
Ophiuchus is a constellation located around the celestial equator. Its receives it's name from the Greek Ὀφιοῦχος meaning "serpent-bearer", and is usually deplicted as a man holding the snake that is seen by the constellation Serpens.
What is the closest star in serpens caput?
Serpens is a constellation. Its name is Latin for snake, and is unique among the modern constellations in being split into two separate sections, Serpens Caput (the snake's head) to the west and Serpens Cauda (the tail) to the east.The nearest star Gamma Serpentis [See Link] (γ Ser / γ Serpentis) is 36 light years from us.
What is Russian namr for Psychotria serpens?
Scientific name: Psychotria serpens,Russian name: Психотрия ползучая,English name: Creeping psychotria
What four constellations are the closest to the constellation Hercules?
Nearby constellations to Hercules are Lyra, Draco, Bootes, Corona Borealis, and Serpens.
What is dragon in Latin?
draco, (-onis, m.) or serpens(-ntis, f.). The latter is literally "creeper" and refers generally to snakes, but is also an old Latin name for the constellation now known as Draco.
How many stars does Ophiuchus and serpens have?
Alpha Ophiuchi (α Oph / α Ophiuchi) is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus. It's traditional name is Ras Alhague.
What is French name for Psychotria serpens?
Scientific name: Psychotria serpens,French name: Psychotrie grimpant,English name: creeping psychotria,Chinese name: 蔓九節
What is the Latin name for snakes?
serpens, serpentis
What is constellation near Aquila?
Aquila has nine neighboring constellations: Aquarius, Capricornus, Delphinus, Hercules, Ophiuchus, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scutum, and Serpens Cauda.
What is the name for the constellation known as The Hunter?
The constellation's name is Orion.
What is serpent in Latin?
serpens
