Description
Overview:
Serpens (pronouced sir' pens) is the 23rd most volumous constellation in the night sky with
an area of 637 square degrees. The name of this constellation means Serpent.
Location:
Serpens is located at Right Ascension 16 h and Declination +10°.
It is best seen between latitudes +80° and -80° in the July.
Serpens is bordered by the following constellations: ,
Aquila,
Bootes,
Corona Borealis,
Hercules,
Libra,
Ophiuchus,
Ophiuchus,
Sagittarius,
Scutum,
Serpens Caput:,
Serpens Cauda:,
Virgo.
Stars:
Serpens contains within its borders about 36 visible stars. The principal star of Serpens is Unuk. The brightest star is ? Ser (36.3 ly).
Serpens also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Alya,
Unukalhai.
Brightness:
Serpens is the 37th brightest constellation with a brightness of 5.65.
