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Ophiucus
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Ophiucus [¦äf·i¦yü·kəs]
(astronomy)
A large constellation centered near right ascension 17 hours, declination 10° south; it includes a portion of the ecliptic between the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius, although it is not considered a constellation of the zodiac. Also known as Serpent Bearer.
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The Planets Venus once again moves east entering Ophiuchus and remaining the morning star.
Poor will's Countryside Almanack for early winter of 2009 by Felker, W.L. / Countryside & Small Stock Journal
11) [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] Mars was in opposition in southern Ophiuchus on 2001 June 13 (diameter 20".
The opposition of Mars, 2001: Part I by McKim, Richard / Journal of the British Astronomical Association
The dying star, a white dwarf identified as WDJ1524-0030, located in the constellation Ophiuchus in the southern sky, is losing its brightness as it cools, its nuclear fuel spent.
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