Serpens the Serpent is unique among the constellations because it’s separated into two parts with Ophiuchus the Serpent-bearer between them. Serpens Caput (the head of the serpent) lies to the west of ...
Although it is one of the largest constellations in the sky, Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer, is one of the least well-known. While large in area and prominent in the summer sky, it contains no bright ...
During the evening hours this week, as the bright moon moves away to the east, we can look high toward the southern part of the sky and trace out the "celestial medicine man," Ophiuchus the Serpent ...
Even beginning skywatchers can go outdoors on a clear night and easily find among the stars the classic shapes of Scorpius, the scorpion, and the teapot of Sagittarius. Right now, you can see them ...
Look toward the southeast around 9:30 p.m. to see a large, important constellation that does not get as much respect as it deserves — Ophiuchus the Serpent Holder. Ophiuchus is supposed to be a man ...
The summer constellation of Serpens, the Serpent, directly overhead this month, contains some remarkable objects. It is also a unique constellation, being split into two parts by the intervening ...
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured part of the wondrous Serpens Nebula, lit up by the star HBC 672. This young star casts a striking shadow -- nicknamed the Bat Shadow -- on the nebula ...
Early summer is an "in-between" time in the skies. The realm of the galaxies has moved off to the west, but the summer Milky Way has not yet arrived. This is the best time of year to observe globular ...
Although it is one of the largest constellations in the sky, Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer, is one of the least well-known. While large in area and prominent in the summer sky, it contains no bright ...