Hercules
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Rang: #5
1225 kw.gr.
Hercules is a constellation named after Hercules, the Roman mythology hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles. Hercules was one of the 48 constellations listed by the second-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. It is the fifth-largest of the modern constellations and is the largest of the 50 which have no stars brighter than apparent magnitude +2.5..
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Hercules
| Genitief | Herculis |
| Symboliek | the Hercules |
| Rechte klimming | 17h 00m 00s |
| Declinatie | +30° 00' 00" |
| Oppervlakte | 1225 sq. deg. |
| Oppervlakterang | 5th |
| Helderste ster | Kornephoros (mag 2.78) |
Overzicht deepsky-objecten
33
Helderste sterren
1
Open clusters
5
Bolvormige clusters
30
Sterrenstelsels
0
Nevels
Helderste sterren
| Aanduiding | Naam | Schijnbare helderheid | Rechte klimming | Declinatie | Spectraaltype |
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Bolvormige clusters
| Aanduiding | Naam | Schijnbare helderheid | Rechte klimming | Declinatie | Hoekgrootte |
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Sterrenstelsels
| Aanduiding | Naam | Schijnbare helderheid | Rechte klimming | Declinatie | Type |
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