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Hercules, the Strongman

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While its name has a slightly different spelling, the Roman Hercules is derived from the Greek hero Heracles. This constellation is the fifth largest constellation in the sky with an area of 1225 square degrees and lies at the head of its neighboring constellation Draco.

Hercules contains a total of eleven formally named stars: Cujam, Franz, Hunor, Irena, Kornephoros, Maasym, Marsic, Ogma, Pipoltr, Rasalgethi, and Sarin.

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NAME: The Strongman

AREA (in square degrees): 1225.148

QUADRANT: NQ3

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 90°N – 50°S