Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Hercules |
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Abbreviation | Her |
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Genitive | Herculis |
Pronunciation | /ˈhɜrkjʉliːz/, genitive /ˈhɜrkjʉlɨs/ |
Symbolism | Heracles |
Right ascension | 17 h |
Declination | +30° |
Quadrant | NQ3 |
Area | 1225 sq. deg. (5th) |
Main stars | 14, 22 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
106 |
Stars with planets | 12 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 9 |
Brightest star | β Her (Kornephoros) (2.78m) |
Nearest star | Gliese 661 (20.62 ly, 6.32 pc) |
Messier objects | 2 |
Meteor showers | Tau Herculids |
Bordering constellations |
Draco Boötes Corona Borealis Serpens Caput Ophiuchus Aquila Sagitta Vulpecula Lyra |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −50°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. |