Aratus with Commentaries

The Crown is near the back, and at the very head
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look beside the head of Ophiuchus The Serpent-Bearer, and from that
you may discern Ophiuchus himself shining;
such are the glorious shoulders that lie beneath his head
to be seen. Those stars would remain visible even
under a half-moon; but the hands are not very equal;
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for a thin light has spread over both of them.
But nevertheless, they are visible; for they are not faint.
Both are occupied by the Serpent, which winds
around the middle of Ophiuchus; but he Ophiuchus, firmly braced,
presses down with both feet upon the great beast,
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the Scorpion, standing upright on its eye and chest.
But the Serpent winds in two parts within his hands,
a little one on the right, but a great one high up on the left.
And indeed, the edge of the chin is reclined toward the Crown;
and below the great coil, search for the Claws.
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But they are lacking in brightness, not at all noble.
Behind Helice Ursa Major, like one driving, is carried
Arctophylax The Bear-Watcher, whom men call Bootes,
because he seems to touch the Wagon-like Bear.
And he is entirely very clear; and under his belt
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Arcturus the Bear-Guard revolves, a star visible among others.