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Ophiuchus

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Brightest starRasalhague
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 11
Symbolismthe serpent-bearer
Movies/Shows Ophiuchids; Northern May Ophiuchids; Southern May Ophiuchids; Theta Ophiuchids
Stars Alpha Ophiuchi
Delta Ophiuchi
Epsilon Ophiuchi
NamesSerpentarius, serpent bearer
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Date of Upd.
ID1113723
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About Ophiuchus


Ophiuchus is a large constellation straddling the celestial equator. Its name is from the Greek Ὀφιοῦχος Ophioukhos; "serpent-bearer", and it is commonly represented as a man grasping a snake. The serpent is represented by the constellation Serpens.

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