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Constellation Serpens The Serpent

Jon Dav
Jon Dav

Serpens is a constellation located at 16 hours right ascension and 10 degrees north in declination. Its two brightest stars are Alpha Serpentis (Ras Alhague) with magnitude 2.1 and Beta Serpentis (Cheleb) with magnitude 2.8. The constellation contains the globular cluster Messier Object 5. In mythology, the serpent revealed the secret of resurrection to Asclepius, making him the god of medicine and resulting in his immortality as a constellation.

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Serpens JonathanDavila ASTR 5/5L 25 September 2012
Location & Alpha/Beta Stars 16hrs right ascension and 10属 north in declination Alpha Ras Alhague M= +2.1 Beta Cheleb M= +2.8 M= +2.8
Special Objects Messier 5 Global Cluster
Mythology Serpent revealed the secret of bringing the dead back to life. Secret revealed to the great healer, Asclepius, Responsible for him becoming god of medicine. Hades feared that Asclepius would cause trouble in his realm. Immortalized by having his image placed among the stars.

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Constellation Serpens The Serpent

  • 1. Serpens JonathanDavila ASTR 5/5L 25 September 2012
  • 2. Location & Alpha/Beta Stars 16hrs right ascension and 10属 north in declination Alpha Ras Alhague M= +2.1 Beta Cheleb M= +2.8 M= +2.8
  • 3. Special Objects Messier 5 Global Cluster
  • 4. Mythology Serpent revealed the secret of bringing the dead back to life. Secret revealed to the great healer, Asclepius, Responsible for him becoming god of medicine. Hades feared that Asclepius would cause trouble in his realm. Immortalized by having his image placed among the stars.