Serpent Bearer

noun

Astronomy.

the constellation Ophiuchus.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Serpent Bearer¹

First recorded in 1545–55

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Look for M9 in the constellation Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer, about 5 degrees to the upper left of the moon--equal to the width of your fist held at arm’s length.

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Situated in the left elbow of the Serpent Bearer.

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

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

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

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serpentarium serpentiform

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