Serpens
Constellation

List of stars in Serpens
Abbreviation Ser
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.

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