Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Serpens |
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Abbreviation | Ser |
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Genitive | Serpentis |
Pronunciation | /ˈsɜrpɨnz/, genitive /sərˈpɛntɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Snake |
Right ascension | Serpens Caput: 16 h Serpens Cauda: 18 h |
Declination | Serpens Caput: +10° Serpens Cauda: −5° |
Quadrant | Serpens Caput: NQ3 Serpens Cauda: SQ3 |
Area | 637 sq. deg. (23rd) |
Main stars | 9 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
57 |
Stars with planets | 9 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | α Ser (Unukalhai) (2.63m) |
Nearest star | GJ 1224 (24.60 ly, 7.54 pc) |
Messier objects | 2 |
Bordering constellations |
Serpens Caput: Corona Borealis Boötes Virgo Libra Ophiuchus Hercules Serpens Cauda: Aquila Ophiuchus Sagittarius Scutum |
Visible at latitudes between +80° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. |