Cassiopeia

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Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia is a large constellation in the northern hemisphere.
Named after queen Cassiopeia, the mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology, the constellation plays a prominent role in Greek mythology. It is one of the 48 original Ptolemaic Constellations.
due to the bright W-shaped formation, the constellation is a distinct figure in many cultures in the northern hemisphere.
Cassiopeia in the Night Sky

This section describes the constellation as it is seen in the night sky.

For myth and star lore about Cassiopeia click here.

Star maps based on map provided by Sea & Sky

The stars of Cassiopeia

Number Desig-
nation Name
Number Desig-
nation Name
1 M52 Messier 52 / NGC 7654
8 η Achird
2 M103 Messier 103 / NGC 581
9 ζ Fulu
3 α Schedar
10 κ Kappa Cassiopeiae
4 β Caph
11 θ Marfak
5 γ Tsih / Navi
12 χ Chi Cassiopeiae
6 δ Ruchbah
13 υ² Castula
7 ε Segin 14 μ Marfak

θ and μ share the same name

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