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Stick figure for Hercules (Her)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kornephoros | 2.78 | G8 · Yellow giant | 139 ly | Greek for 'Club Bearer' — the brightest star in Hercules, marking the hero's right shoulder as he carries his famous weapon. |
| Rasalgethi | 2.78 | M5 · Red giant binary | 360 ly | Arabic Ra's al-Jāthī, 'Head of the Kneeling One' — Hercules is depicted kneeling in the sky, and this red giant marks his head. |