Oph
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Oph is the standard astronomical abbreviation for Ophiuchus, a large equatorial constellation often associated with the serpent-bearer in mythology.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Oph canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4911765 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oph Context triple: [Ophiuchus, abbreviation, Oph]
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A.
Berenice
Berenice is a feminine given name of Greek origin, historically borne by Hellenistic queens and early Christian figures, and used in various European languages.
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B.
Cloris
Cloris is a feminine given name most famously borne by the American actress Cloris Leachman.
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C.
CASSIOPE
CASSIOPE is a Canadian multi-purpose satellite that combines scientific research of Earth’s upper atmosphere with a commercial communications payload.
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D.
Hera Gamelia
Hera Gamelia is an aspect of the Greek goddess Hera worshipped as the protector of marriage and the wedding rite.
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E.
Daphne
Daphne is a nymph from Greek mythology best known for being pursued by Apollo and transformed into a laurel tree to escape him.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oph Target entity description: Oph is the standard astronomical abbreviation for Ophiuchus, a large equatorial constellation often associated with the serpent-bearer in mythology.
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A.
Berenice
Berenice is a feminine given name of Greek origin, historically borne by Hellenistic queens and early Christian figures, and used in various European languages.
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B.
Cloris
Cloris is a feminine given name most famously borne by the American actress Cloris Leachman.
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C.
CASSIOPE
CASSIOPE is a Canadian multi-purpose satellite that combines scientific research of Earth’s upper atmosphere with a commercial communications payload.
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D.
Hera Gamelia
Hera Gamelia is an aspect of the Greek goddess Hera worshipped as the protector of marriage and the wedding rite.
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E.
Daphne
"Daphne" is a fast, swinging jazz composition by guitarist Django Reinhardt that has become a recognized standard in the gypsy jazz repertoire.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical abbreviation
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constellation ⓘ star ⓘ star ⓘ |
| abbreviation | Oph NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedFigure | Asclepius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedMythology | serpent-bearer ⓘ |
| BayerDesignation |
Alpha Ophiuchi
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Eta Ophiuchi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| borderingConstellation |
Aquila
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Corona Borealis NERFINISHED ⓘ Hercules NERFINISHED ⓘ Libra NERFINISHED ⓘ Sagittarius NERFINISHED ⓘ Scorpius NERFINISHED ⓘ Scutum NERFINISHED ⓘ Serpens NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constellationType | zodiacal constellation ⓘ |
| containsBrightStar |
Rasalhague
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Sabik NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| containsConstellation |
Serpens Caput
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Serpens Cauda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| containsDeepSkyObject |
Messier 10
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Messier 107 NERFINISHED ⓘ Messier 12 NERFINISHED ⓘ Messier 14 NERFINISHED ⓘ Messier 19 NERFINISHED ⓘ Messier 62 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| declinationRange | approximately +25° to −30° ⓘ |
| eclipticCrossing | yes ⓘ |
| genitiveForm | Ophiuchi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hemisphere | celestial equator ⓘ |
| IAUDesignation | Ophiuchus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isInConstellation | Ophiuchus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPartOf | IAU 88 modern constellations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| quadrant | NQ3 ⓘ |
| refersTo | Ophiuchus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rightAscensionRange | approximately 16h to 18h ⓘ |
| symbolicRepresentation | man holding a serpent ⓘ |
| visibleIn |
Northern Hemisphere
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Southern Hemisphere NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| zodiacSignStatus | not a traditional astrological sign ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Oph Description of subject: Oph is the standard astronomical abbreviation for Ophiuchus, a large equatorial constellation often associated with the serpent-bearer in mythology.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.