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Serpent Bearer

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noun

Astronomy.
  1. the constellation Ophiuchus.


Etymology

Origin of Serpent Bearer

First recorded in 1545–55

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Situated in the left elbow of the Serpent Bearer.

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler

A triangle is formed by Vega, Altair, and Ras Alhague, in the Serpent Bearer, which is about 30° west of Altair.

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler

It is in the left hand of the Serpent Bearer.

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler

A pale yellow star in the left leg of the Serpent Bearer.

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler

It lies just under the Serpent Bearer, between Sagittarius and Libra.

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler

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