Theta Ophiuchi

Summary

Theta Ophiuchi is a star^[1]. It ranks in the top 6% of star entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as star^[3].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as variable star^[4].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as Beta Cephei variable^[5].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source^[6].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as ultraviolet source^[7].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as OB star^[8].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as Mid-infrared source^[9].
• Theta Ophiuchi's instance of is recorded as pulsating variable star^[10].
• Theta Ophiuchi's constellation is recorded as Ophiuchus^[11].
• Theta Ophiuchi's spectral class is recorded as B2 IV+?+B5^[12].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as GSC 06829-00577^[13].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as HD 157056^[14].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as HIP 84970^[15].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as SAO 185320^[16].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as HR 6453^[17].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J17220058-2459580^[18].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as θ Oph^[19].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as FK5 644^[20].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as GC 23451^[21].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as GCRV 10023^[22].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as HIC 84970^[23].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as JP11 2846^[24].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as N30 3869^[25].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as PMC 90-93 458^[26].
• Theta Ophiuchi's catalog code is recorded as PPM 266753^[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include star^[3], variable star^[4], Beta Cephei variable^[5], near-infrared source^[6], ultraviolet source^[7], and OB star^[8].

History and Context

Catalog codes include GSC 06829-00577^[13], HD 157056^[14], HIP 84970^[15], SAO 185320^[16], HR 6453^[17], and 2MASS J17220058-2459580^[18].

Why It Matters

Theta Ophiuchi ranks in the top 6% of star entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]