Ophiuchus
zodiac constellation straddling the celestial equator
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Summary
Ophiuchus is a constellation[1]. Ophiuchus ranks in the top 7% of constellation entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,180 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: zodiacal constellation[3]
- Shares border with: Hercules[4], Serpens[5], Libra[6], Scorpius[7], Sagittarius[8], Aquila[9]
- Commons category: Ophiuchus (constellation)[10]
- Has part(s): Left Wall of the Heavenly Market Enclosure[11], Right Wall of the Heavenly Market Enclosure[12], Municipal Office[13], Commodity Market[14], Official for the Royal Clan[15], Official of Religious Ceremonies[16], Astrologer[17], Huanzhe[18], Jewel Market[19], Dipper for Solids[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ophiuchus[21]
- Commons gallery: Ophiuchus[22]
- Described by source: Ophiuchus and Serpens[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24], Star Lore of All Ages[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27]
- Topic has template: Template:Stars of Ophiuchus[28], Šablona:Souhvězdí Hadonoše[29]
- Official name: Ophiuchus[30]
- Native label: Serpent-Bearer[31], Schlangenträger[32], Serpentari[33]
- Short name: Oph[34]
- Different from: Ophiuchus[35]
- Area: 948 square degree[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[37]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Ophiuchus include Ophiuchus[38], an occidental astrological sign[39].
Why It Matters
Ophiuchus has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] Ophiuchus is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for Ophiuchus include Ophiuchus[38], an occidental astrological sign[39].