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Serpens is a large constellation in the northern sky. It represents the snake. It is divided into Serpens Caput (the serpent's head) and Serpens Cauda (the serpent's tail) by the constellation Ophiuchus.
Serpens held by Ophiuchus, as depicted in Urania's Mirror, a set of constellation cards published in London c. 1825. Above the tail of the serpent is the now-obsolete constellation Taurus Poniatovii while below it is Scutum. In Greek mythology, Serpens represents a snake held by the healer Asclepius.
Aug 23, 2024 · Bottom line: Serpens the Snake is the only constellation cut in two. It consists of Serpens Cauda and Serpens Caput, the tail and the head.
Serpens, the only constellation divided into two parts, Serpens Caput (Latin: “Head of the Serpent”) and Serpens Cauda (Latin: “Tail of the Serpent”). The two parts represent the serpent held by the constellation of Ophiuchus.
The Serpens constellation dates back to Babylonian times, with the Babylonians having two snake constellations; one represented a hybrid of a dragon, lion and bird, while the other was a horned serpent. The constellation represents a giant snake in Greek mythology.
Jun 27, 2016 · Although Serpens is taken to be a northern hemisphere constellation, it is divided into two distinct sections by the constellation Ophiuchus (“Serpent Bearer”); with Serpens Caput, representing the head of the serpent, in the northern sky; and Serpens Cauda, the tail of the snake, lying in the southern hemisphere.
Serpens (pronounced ˈsɜːrpɛnz) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 69 degrees across the sky) situated close to the celestial equator. As such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.
