Constellation Serpent-bearer (Ophiuchus)
Constellation Serpent-bearer (Ophiuchus) is one of the 88 official IAU constellations, with 3 catalogued bright stars. Sky centre at RA 258°, Dec -8°. Genitive form: Ophiuchi.
Bright stars in Serpent-bearer
| Name | Bayer | Magnitude | Type | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasalhague | alpha Oph | 2.08 | A5III | 47.0 |
| Sabik | eta Oph | 2.43 | A2V | 84.0 |
| Cebalrai | beta Oph | 2.76 | K2III | 81.8 |
About the constellation
Ophiuchus is one of the 88 official constellations of the International Astronomical Union, defined by the IAU in 1922 with precise boundaries established by Eugene Delporte in 1930. The genitive form Ophiuchi is used to name stars via Bayer designation (e.g., alpha Ophiuchi = the brightest star).
Other constellations
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