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

Bolvormige clusters

Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Hoekgrootte

Sterrenstelsels

Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Type