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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.

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What is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus?

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Where can Ophiuchus constellation best be seen?

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Is a ophiuchus a zodiac?

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How many stars does Ophiuchus and serpens have?

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