Ophiuchus

Ophiuchus (/ɒfiˈjuːkəs/) is a large constellation located around the celestial equator. Its name is from the GreekὈφιοῦχος Ophioukhos; "serpent-bearer", and it is commonly represented as a man grasping the snake that is represented by the constellation Serpens. Ophiuchus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It was formerly referred to as Serpentarius/sɜːrpənˈtɛəriəs/ and Anguitenens.
Category:Ophiuchus (constellation)
Category:Constellations
Category:Equatorial constellations
Category:Constellations listed by Ptolemy
Category:Asclepius in mythology