Hercules (constellation)
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| List of stars in Hercules | |
| Abbreviation: | Her |
| Genitive: | Herculis |
| Symbology: | the Hero |
| Right ascension: | 17 h h |
| Declination: | +30° |
| Area: | 1225 sq. deg. (5th) |
| Main stars: | 14, 22 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars: | 106 |
| Stars known to have planets: | 12 |
| Bright stars: | 2 |
| Nearby stars: | 9 |
| Brightest star: | β Her (2.78m) |
| Nearest star: | Gliese 661 (20.62 ly) |
| Messier objects: | 2 |
| Meteor showers: | Tau Herculids |
| Bordering constellations: | Draco (constellation) Boötes |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −50° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July |
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Hercules is a constellation in the northern part of the sky. It represents the mythological Hercules of Greek mythology. It was one of the 48 first constellations listed by Ptolemy and is now one of the 88 modern constellations.
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