Ophiuchus
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| Brightest star | Rasalhague |
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| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 11 |
| Symbolism | the serpent-bearer |
| Movies/Shows | Ophiuchids; Northern May Ophiuchids; Southern May Ophiuchids; Theta Ophiuchids |
| Stars | Alpha Ophiuchi |
| Delta Ophiuchi | |
| Epsilon Ophiuchi | |
| Names | Serpentarius, serpent bearer |
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| ID | 1113723 |
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.
