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.
The constellation of Ophiuchus is represented by one main star, Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi). Within the constellation of Serpens, there are two main parts: Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda. Together, they contain a couple dozen stars visible to the naked eye.
Beta and Alpha Herculis are both 2nd Magnitude (2.78) stars
The constellation Ophiuchus has been known since ancient times and is not attributed to a single individual discovery. In Greek mythology, Ophiuchus represents a healer and is associated with the demigod Asclepius. Its presence in the night sky was recognized by various civilizations throughout history.
Serpentarius is not a recognized astrological sign in Western astrology. It was proposed as a 13th zodiac sign based on the constellation Ophiuchus, but it is not widely accepted in mainstream astrology.
Barnard's star is a red dwarf, M-type main sequence star.
Rasalhague is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus is a constellation located approximately 28 light-years away from Earth.
The true spelling of the constellation is Ophiuchus.
The 13th constellation is Ophiuchus, also known as the Serpent Bearer. It is located between Scorpio and Sagittarius and is not typically included in the traditional zodiac signs used in Western astrology.
the best time to see the constellation Ophiuchus is in July (at 9:00pm)
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well I know the degree of Ophiuchus it is 225º degree between the constellation of Sagittarius 240º degree and the constellation of Scorpio 210º degree.
Ophiuchus constellation can be best seen at different times of the year in both the northern and southern hemispheres. In the northern hemisphere, it is best observed in the summer months, while in the southern hemisphere, it is most visible during the winter months. Ophiuchus can be located along the celestial equator between the constellations of Scorpius and Sagittarius.
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.
Not surprisingly the Starfish Galaxy or NGC 6240 in the constellation Ophiuchus
The constellation of Ophiuchus is represented by one main star, Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi). Within the constellation of Serpens, there are two main parts: Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda. Together, they contain a couple dozen stars visible to the naked eye.
Beta and Alpha Herculis are both 2nd Magnitude (2.78) stars