Ophiuchus
Constellation

List of stars in Ophiuchus
Abbreviation Oph
Genitive Ophiuchi
Pronunciation  /ˌɒfˈjuːkəs/ Óphiúchus, genitive /ˌɒfˈjuːk/
Symbolism the serpent-bearer
Right ascension 17 h
Declination −8°
Quadrant SQ3
Area 948 sq. deg. (11th)
Main stars 10
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
62
Stars with planets 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m 5
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 11
Brightest star α Oph (Ras Alhague) (2.08m)
Nearest star Barnard's Star
(5.98 ly, 1.83 pc)
Messier objects 7
Meteor showers Ophiuchids
Northern May Ophiuchids
Southern May Ophiuchids
Theta Ophiuchids
Bordering
constellations
Hercules
Serpens
Libra
Scorpius
Sagittarius
Aquila
Visible at latitudes between +80° and −80°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July.

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