Reference article: Facts about the Boötes constellation. Boötes is a constellation in the northern hemisphere containing one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Arcturus. Boötes is an ancient Greek word that roughly translates as the ox-driver, or herdsman.

What does the name Boötes mean?

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ is a constellation in the northern sky, located between 0° and +60° declination, and 13 and 16 hours of right ascension on the celestial sphere. The name comes from Latin Boōtēs, which comes from Greek Βοώτης Boṓtēs 'herdsman' or 'plowman' (literally, 'ox-driver'; from βοῦς boûs 'cow').

Is Boötes a Zodiac constellation?

Boötes is not a member of the Zodiac group of twelve constellations that appear when the Sun sets. Boötes is a northern celestial hemispheric constellation. Boötes lies north of the Ecliptic which is different to the Celestial Equator.