Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus is a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere and is one of the 88 modern constellations. Its name comes from Greek and means the serpent-bearer, typically depicted as a man grasping a serpent with one hand while holding a staff with the other. The figure is associated with Asclepius, the healer in Greek mythology, and the celestial image often shows a serpent intertwined with the staff.
Ophiuchus lies along the ecliptic, the path the Sun follows across the sky. Because of its position,
The brightest stars in Ophiuchus include Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi) and Sabik (Eta Ophiuchi). Zeta Ophiuchi is
In astronomical history, Ophiuchus is one of the constellations cataloged by ancient astronomers and was retained
For observers, Ophiuchus is visible from much of the world and, in the northern hemisphere, is best