In many cases you have a choice of stars for this date. Remember that a brighter star has a smaller magnitude number, if that is your choice.

Name: 7Chi OPH
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Nov 30
Magnitude: 4.2-5.0 variable
Spectrum/Star type: Blue
Distance in Light Years: 490
Diameter compared to Sun: ~6x
Luminosity compared to Sun: Thousands
Date best observed: Jul 12
Additional information: Chi is a shell star with rapid rotation and losing mass from its equator. This causes variation in brightness. It is in the leg of Ophiuchus.

Name: 21Alpha SCO Antares
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Nov 30
Magnitude: 0.9 to 1.8, an irregular variable
Spectrum/Star type: Red supergiant
Distance in Light Years: 600
Diameter compared to Sun: 800+, shaped like a flattened oval
Luminosity compared to Sun: ~10,000 (60,000 in Infra-red light!)
Date best observed: Jul 13
Additional information: Greek, “Rival of Mars”, from it’s similar appearance to the red planet. Red supergiants are close to being a supernova. It has a small blue companion. Antares is one of 4 Royal Stars of Persia representing the Seasons. This is the 15th brightest star. It is located in a dusty Red Nebula. The companion actually looks green next to it. Antares is also a navigational star.

Name: 22i SCO
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Dec 1
Magnitude: 4.8
Spectrum/Star type: Blue
Distance in Light Years: 395
Diameter compared to Sun: ~6x
Luminosity compared to Sun: over 1000x
Date best observed: Jul 13

Name: 8Phi OPH
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Dec 1
Magnitude: 4.3
Spectrum/Star type: Dark yellow Giant
Distance in Light Years: 210
Diameter compared to Sun: 11
Luminosity compared to Sun: 60
Date best observed: Jul 14
Additional information: A double star, in the leg of Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer

Name: 9 Omega OPH
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Dec 1
Magnitude: 4.4
Spectrum/Star type: White, with strong metallic lines
Distance in Light Years: 175
Luminosity compared to Sun: ~40
Date best observed: Jul 14
Additional information: It is located in the foot of Ophiuchus, just a degree north of the ecliptic.