Ophiuchus Collection

M9 globular cluster, HST image
M9 globular cluster, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the Messier 9 (M9) globular star cluster

Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock, infrared image C016 / 9726
Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock. Infrared image from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope (SST) of the bow shock in the interstellar medium caused by stellar winds from the fast-moving star Zeta Ophiuchi

Constellations Ophiuchus and Serpens, with Hercules, Libra, Scorpius, and Scutum
5912924 Constellations Ophiuchus and Serpens, with Hercules, Libra, Scorpius, and Scutum. Le serpentaire et le serpent.Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

The constellation of Ophiuchus
5307759 The constellation of Ophiuchus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the constellation of Ophiuchus (Serpent-Bearer). Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the celestial equator

Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075759 Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, 1674
Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, Ignace-Gaston Pardies, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving)

Constellation of Ophiucus, 1729. Plate 22 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), the first Astronomer Royal

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

Antares / Rho Ophiuchi region
Antares/Rho Ophiuchi region, optical image. This colourful region lies in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus. The blue area at upper right is the triplet star Rho Ophiuchi

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

Rho Ophiuchi nebula
February 11, 2008 - Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud from the Spitzer Space Telescope

Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus. Very dense stars and dark nebulae litter this region of Ophiuchus in our Milky Way

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

Aquila constellation and the Serpens-Ophiuchus double cluster of IC 4756 and NGC 663. Altair and Terazed stars are visible at top

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud is found rising above the plane of the Milky Way in the night sky, bordering the constellations Ophiuchus and Scorpius

Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of the icy Kuiper belt object 2002 LM60, dubbed Quaoar by its discoverers. With the help of the Hubble Space Telescope

The Heart of Scorpius (Antares region)

Stellar winds flowing out from the giant star Zeta Ophiuchi are making ripples in the dust as it approaches, creating a bow shock seen as glowing gossamer threads, which, for this star

The starforming region of Rho Ophiuchus. Visible in this image are IC 4605, IC 4604, IC 4603, Antares, NGC 6144, M4 Globular Cluster, SH2-9, NGC 6121, and emission and reflection nebula structure

IC 4603 dust and reflection nebula in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus

IC 4603 is a blue reflection nebula in Ophiuchus

The Dark Horse and Snake Nebulae in Ophiuchus
The region around the Pipe Nebula (B78), the main part of the naked-eye formation of dark nebulas called the Dark Horse. In photos it breaks up into patches of dark nebulosity

The Summer Triangle stars in the Milky Way through Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. The frame takes in the Milky Way from Cepheus to Ophiuchus

Messier 12 globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus

The Galactic Center of the Milky Way Galaxy

The Rho Ophiuchus area in Sagittarius
Nebula around Antares in the Rho Ophiuchus area of Sagittarius

Ms 422 Fol. 26v & 27r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404276 Ms 422 Fol.26v & 27r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

CONSTELLATION: OPHIUCHUS. Personification of Ophiuchus (Serpentarius). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

M14 Globular Star Cluster, optical image C017 / 3718
M14 Globular Star Cluster, optical image. This cluster, 72 light-years across, lies around 29, 000 light years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus

Spiral galaxy, HST image
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the barred spiral glaxay NGC 6384, with stars of our galaxy, the Milky Way in the foreground

Ophiuchus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4397
Ophiuchus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Planet GJ1214b, artwork C013 / 7775
Planet GJ1214b. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet GJ1214b transiting in front of its star, GJ 1214. This star lies around 40 light-years from the Sun, in the constellation Ophiuchus

Optical image of Rho Ophiuchi reflection nebula
Rho Ophiuchi nebula. True-colour optical image of nebulosity (IC 4604) surrounding the star Rho Ophiuchi (upper centre) in the constellation Ophiuchus

Optical image of the constellation Ophiuchus
Constellation Ophiuchus. Optical image of the constellation Ophiuchus, the snake-bearer. North is at top. The body of the snake-bearer is formed of a loose oval of stars

Artwork of the constellation of Ophiucus

Starfield. Optical image of a starfield in the constellation Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer. North is at top. The star at centre is Zeta Ophiuchi

Rho Ophiuchi nebulae. Optical image of nebulosity around the stars Rho Ophiuchi and Antares (Alpha Scorpii). North is at top. Rho Ophiuchi (upper left) is surrounded by a blue reflection nebula

Ophiuchus constellation

Kepler supernova remnant, Chandra image
Kepler supernova remnant. Chandra X-ray Observatory image of the the Kepler supernova remnant, an expanding cloud of glowing gas that formed following a supernova

Extrasolar super-Earth, artwork
Extrasolar super-Earth, computer artwork. View across the surface of the super-Earth planet Gliese 1214b (GJ 1214b) towards its host star GJ 1214 on the horizon

Scorpio and Ophiuchus constellations, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Taurus Poniatovii constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

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"Ophiuchus: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Celestial Serpent" In the vast expanse of our universe, Ophiuchus stands as a constellation that has captivated astronomers and stargazers alike. This enigmatic celestial figure holds within its grasp a multitude of wonders, each offering glimpses into the secrets of our cosmos. One such marvel is the M9 globular cluster, an ethereal gathering of stars residing in Ophiuchus' realm. As captured by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), this mesmerizing image reveals a breathtaking tapestry of celestial bodies, igniting our curiosity about distant galaxies and their intricate dance through space. Moving closer to home, we encounter Zeta Ophiuchi's bow shock—a captivating phenomenon unveiled through an infrared image known as C016 / 9726. This stunning display showcases how this massive star plows through interstellar material with incredible force, creating ripples akin to waves crashing against a shore. Delving into history, we find ourselves transported back to ancient times when civilizations revered celestial events like Winter Solstice. Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio offers us a glimpse into these age-old traditions and reminds us of humanity's enduring fascination with cosmic phenomena. The Constellation of Ophiucus itself has been documented since 1729 when it was first recognized by astronomers who sought to map out the heavens above. Its serpentine form intertwines with neighboring constellations like Scorpius and Lupus—forming an awe-inspiring panorama visible in certain regions along Earth's southern Milky Way. Tracing back even further in time, we discover Babylonian records dating back to the Second Dynasty of Isin during Nebuchadnezzar II's reign—an era where early astronomers began unraveling Ophiuchus' mysteries long before modern technology graced our skies.