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Ophiuchus (/ ˌ ɒ f i ˈ juː k ə s /) is a large constellation straddling the celestial equator. Its name comes from the Ancient Greek ὀφιοῦχος ( ophioûkhos ), meaning "serpent-bearer", and it is commonly represented as a man grasping a snake.
This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Ophiuchus, sorted by decreasing ... 50 G. Ser Cau in Ophiuchus; α² CVn variable 123 G. Oph ... Table legend ...
HD 149382 is a hot subdwarf star in the constellation of Ophiuchus with an apparent visual magnitude of 8.943. [2] This is too faint to be seen with the naked eye even under ideal conditions, although it can be viewed with a small telescope. [8]
Theta Ophiuchi, Latinized from θ Ophiuchi, is a multiple star system in the equatorial constellation of Ophiuchus. It lies on the "right foot" of the serpent-bearer, just southwest of Kepler's Star, the nova of 1604.
Eta Ophiuchi (η Ophiuchi, abbreviated Eta Oph, η Oph) is a binary star in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Based on parallax measurements taken during the Hipparcos mission, it is approximately 88 light-years from the Sun. Eta Ophiuchi is part of a multiple star system designated WDS J17104-1544.
Kappa Ophiuchi, Latinized from κ Ophiuchi, is a star in the equatorial constellation Ophiuchus.It is a suspected variable star with an average apparent visual magnitude of 3.20, [2] making it visible to the naked eye and one of the brighter members of this constellation.
Delta Ophiuchi (δ Ophiuchi, abbreviated Delta Oph, δ Oph), formally named Yed Prior / ˌ j ɛ d ˈ p r aɪ ər /, [13] [14] is a star in the constellation of Ophiuchus.It forms a naked-eye optical double with Epsilon Ophiuchi (named Yed Posterior [14]).
Chi Ophiuchi, Latinized from χ Ophiuchi, is a variable star in the equatorial constellation of Ophiuchus. [13] It has a blue-white hue and is faintly visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude that fluctuates around 4.22. [3]