One of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, Boötes is now one of the 88 modern constellations. It contains the fourth-brightest star in the night sky, the …

Located in the northern celestial hemisphere, the constellation is dominated by the Kite, a diamond-shaped asterism formed by its brightest stars. The constellation’s name comes from …

“Bootes” is a Greek loanword in Latin. The original Greek term translates “Ploughman”, in Latin it was used for “herdsman” and due to folk etymology also for ‘ox driver’.

Boötes, constellation in the northern sky, at about 15 hours right ascension and 30° north in declination. The brightest star in Boötes is Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the sky. The …

Jul 15, 2016 · Bootes can be found south of Ursa Major, just off the handle of the Big Dipper. Because the Big Dipper is easy for most observers to find, the handle is used to point to other …

Jun 28, 2023 · Boötes covers an area of 907 square degrees and is visible in the northern hemisphere between latitudes of 90 and -50 degrees, according to Constellation Guide. It has …

Boötes (pronounced boʊˈoʊtiːz) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 51 degrees across the sky) situated north of the celestial equator. As such, it is more …

Jun 12, 2025 · Boötes the Herdsman is a Northern Hemisphere constellation best seen in the late spring or early summer. It’s one of the largest constellations in the sky, ranking 13th out of 88. …

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Dec 13, 2025 · Bootes is a Latin word; the English meaning/translation is the bear driver. Bootes's pronunciation is Boo-oh-teas. The genitive form is Bootis, which means any object with Bootis …