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The constellation Ophiuchus has been known since ancient times and is not attributed to a single individual discovery. In Greek mythology, Ophiuchus represents a healer and is associated with the demigod Asclepius. Its presence in the night sky was recognized by various civilizations throughout history.

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When Ophiuchus discovered?

Last 2011


What is in the grasp of Ophiuchus?

Serpens is in the grasp of Ophiuchus.


What is the true spelling of ophiuchu?

The true spelling of the constellation is Ophiuchus.


Is ophiuchus a water sign?

Ophiuchus is a half water and half fire sign.


What is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus?

Rasalhague is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus


When can you see Ophiuchus the best?

the best time to see the constellation Ophiuchus is in July (at 9:00pm)


What is an ophiuchus's best match?

Ophiuchus is not a zodiac sign in Western astrology, which only uses 12 zodiac signs and is based on the Tropical zodiac.


Is a ophiuchus a zodiac?

Ophiuchus is a constellation the sun passes along the sky, so it is a zodiac constellation, but modern astrology doesn't have anything to do with the constellations anymore. In some areas, Ophiuchus is given a zodiac sign, which looks like a U with a squiggly line through it.


Is there really a new zodiac sign?

No, they discovered that the dates that define the horoscopes are not quite accurate. The cusp (borderline dates) of each horoscope is out by a few days, therefore if you are an Aries in the old system, you should also be reading the previous sign, which is pisces, and so on.


What is the nickname of ophiuchus?

Ophiuchus is sometimes referred to as the "Serpent Bearer" due to its depiction in Greek mythology as a figure holding a serpent.


What is the missing zodiac sign?

Ophiuchus


How far is ophiuchus for the earth?

Ophiuchus is a constellation located approximately 28 light-years away from Earth.