Ophiuchus is often depicted as a large, muscular figure holding a serpent, symbolizing its association with healing and medicine. In many representations, Ophiuchus is shown standing or striding, with one arm raised to grasp the serpent, which is represented by the constellation Serpens. The constellation Ophiuchus itself is located near the celestial equator and contains several bright stars, forming a distinct shape that resembles a man Wrestling a snake. Overall, Ophiuchus embodies themes of balance and the duality of life and death.
Serpens is in the grasp of Ophiuchus.
Ophiuchus is a constellation the sun passes along the sky, so it is a zodiac constellation, but modern astrology doesn't have anything to do with the constellations anymore. In some areas, Ophiuchus is given a zodiac sign, which looks like a U with a squiggly line through it.
The true spelling of the constellation is Ophiuchus.
Ophiuchus is a half water and half fire sign.
Rasalhague is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus
the best time to see the constellation Ophiuchus is in July (at 9:00pm)
Ophiuchus is not a zodiac sign in Western astrology, which only uses 12 zodiac signs and is based on the Tropical zodiac.
Not surprisingly the Starfish Galaxy or NGC 6240 in the constellation Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus is sometimes referred to as the "Serpent Bearer" due to its depiction in Greek mythology as a figure holding a serpent.
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Ophiuchus is a constellation located approximately 28 light-years away from Earth.