Hercules
Quick Facts| Name: | Hercules
HER-kyou-leez | | Meaning: | Heracles (Proper) | | Abbreviation: | Her | | Genitive: | Herculis | | Visible in Latitudes: | 90° thru -50° | | Viewing Season: | Summer | | Best Seen In: | July, 9:00 pm | | Transit Date: | June 10 | | Right Ascension: | 17.33 hours | | Declination: | 29.9 degrees | | Area: | 1225.148 sq. degrees |
Star Diagram
About HerculesHercules, the son of Zeus called Heracles in mythology, is one of the oldest constellations. However, he was not known to the first Greek astronomers by either name, but rather as the Kneeling One. Heracles, in mythology, is best known for his twelve labors, which are thought to represent the Sun's passing through the twelve constellations of the zodiac.
Named Stars | | | | Name | Star |
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| Rasalgethi | Alpha 1 Her | | Kornephoros | Beta Her | | Sarin | Delta Her | | Marfik | Kappa Her | | Maasym | Lambda Her | | Kajam | Omega Her |
Messier Objects | | | | Name | Type |
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| M13 | Globular Cluster | | M92 | Globular Cluster |
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