[7779] alpha Serpentis is the only star in the constellation brighter than third magnitude. It is a multiple star also known as Unukalhai ("the neck of the snake") and Cor Serpentis ("the heart of the snake").
The star Alpha Serpentis is called Unukalhai from the Arabic meaning ‘the serpent's neck', where it is located. The tip of the serpent's tail is marked by Theta Serpentis, called Alya, an Arabic word that actually refers to a sheep's tail.
UNUKALHAI (Alpha Serpentis). Seemingly a true tongue-twister, Unukalhai (oo-nook-ul-high), at bright third magnitude (2.65), is the brightest star as well as the Alpha star of Serpens, the Serpent, ...
The brightest star, alpha Serpentis, is called Unukalhai, meaning "Neck of the Snake". It is 67 light years away, and is approximately ten times the size of the sun.
Double stars: ...
Unuk al Hay; Unuk Elhaia; Unuk; Unukalhay; Cor Serpentis.
Alpha Serpentis
HR 5854
HD 140573 ...
 See also: Unukalhai, Serpens, Ophiuchus, Constellation, Light
  
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