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  1. Ophiuchus - Wikipedia

    Ophiuchus (/ ˌɒfiˈjuːkəs /) is a large constellation straddling the celestial equator. Its name comes from the Ancient Greek ὀφιοῦχος (ophioûkhos), meaning "serpent-bearer", and it is commonly …

  2. Ophiuchus | Astrology, Zodiac, Mythology | Britannica

    Ophiuchus, constellation at about 17 hours right ascension and on the celestial equator in declination. Its brightest star is Rasalhague (from the Arabic for “the head of the serpent …

  3. The 13th Zodiac Sign - Ophiuchus: Characters, Traits ...

    NASA reveals that the 13th zodiac constellation is Ophiuchus. Ophiuchus represents the courage and perseverance of fighting against death and people under the Ophiuchus sign can hardly …

  4. Is Ophiuchus the 13th constellation of the zodiac? - EarthSky

    Aug 10, 2025 · Bottom line: The sun lies within the boundaries of the constellation Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer for about two weeks of every year. Thus, Ophiuchus is an unofficial member of …

  5. Ophiuchus Constellation (the Serpent Bearer): Stars, Myth ...

    Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, is a large constellation near the celestial equator. Representing the healer Asclepius in Greek mythology, the constellation is visible from both hemispheres.

  6. Ophiuchus - noirlab.edu

    Ophiuchus is associated with a figure from Greek mythology named Asclepius, who was a legendary healer and physician. According to the myth, Asclepius was exceptionally skilled in …

  7. Ophiuchus Constellation | Star Map & Facts | Go Astronomy

    Ophiuchus, Latin for 'Serpent-Bearer', is a large and notable constellation located around the celestial equator. The constellation is best known for its unique shape, which is reminiscent of …

  8. Ophiuchus Constellation - Key Facts, Star Map, & Mythology

    Ophiuchus is a southern sky constellation, that can be seen by observers located between +80° and -80° of latitude. The constellation is the night sky’s 11th largest, and can be found …

  9. A guide to the constellation Ophiuchus - BBC Sky at Night ...

    Oct 8, 2024 · Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, is a large ill-defined patch of the early summer sky. The main form of the constellation appears as a box with a ‘roof’, the apex marked by …

  10. Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer Constellation | TheSkyLive

    Ophiuchus (pronounced ˌɒfiˈjuːkəs) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 50 degrees across the sky) situated close to the celestial equator. As such, it is …