67 Ophiuchi [SEP] constellation
67 Ophiuchi
67 Ophiuchi (67 Oph) is a class B5 Ib (blue supergiant) star in the constellation Ophiuchus. Its apparent magnitude is 3.93 and it is approximately 1200 light years away based on parallax. It is considered to be a member of the open cluster Collinder 359 (Melotte 186).
67 Oph has four companions. The closest is a magnitude 13.7 B1 main sequence star at 8.29", designated B. Component C (BD+02°3459) is the brightest close companion, a magnitude 8.1 B2 main
Allhallowtide and Christmastide. The custom was popular in England and is still practised to a minor extent in Sheffield and Cheshire during Allhallowtide. The custom was also popular in Wales and has counterparts in the Philippines and Portugal that are practiced to this day.
According to Morton (2013), Souling was once performed throughout the British Isles and the earliest activity was reported in 1511. However, by the end of the 19th century, the extent of the practice during Allhallowtide was limited to parts of England and Wales.
Souling England