Ophiuchus
the Serpent Bearer, a constellation on the celestial equator between Libra and Aquila.
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How to use Ophiuchus in a sentence
The southern part of the constellation Ophiuchus is almost inextricably mingled with Scorpio.
Pleasures of the telescope | Garrett ServissWe now pass northward to the region covered by map No. 14, including the remainder of Ophiuchus and Serpens.
Pleasures of the telescope | Garrett ServissEsmun was represented with a serpent in his hand as the serpent-holder (Ophiuchus), and his head as surrounded by eight rays.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) | Max DunckerIn 1604 Kepler recorded a similar star in the constellation of Ophiuchus which grew to be as bright as Jupiter.
Astronomy of To-day | Cecil G. DolmageNow that they have their valuable cargo ready to go, how can they get it off Ophiuchus without help?
Think Yourself to Death | C.H. Thames
British Dictionary definitions for Ophiuchus
/ (ɒˈfjuːkəs) /
a large constellation lying on the celestial equator between Hercules and Scorpius and containing the dark nebula, Ophiuchus Nebula
Origin of Ophiuchus
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