Cepheus (constellation) - Wikipedia Cepheus is a constellation in the deep northern sky, named after Cepheus, a king of Aethiopia in Greek mythology It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the second century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 constellations in the modern times
Cepheus - Greek Mythology In Greek mythology, Cepheus was the name of two kings in Aethiopia, grandfather and grandson The better known Cepheus is the son of Agenor and grandson of the other Cepheus
Cepheus Constellation: Stars, Myth, Facts, Deep Sky Objects . . . Cepheus is a large constellation in the northern sky It represents King Cepheus in Greek mythology It is home to the large stars VV Cephei and the Garnet Star (Mu Cephei), the Wizard Nebula and the Fireworks Galaxy
Cepheus Constellation | Star Map Facts - GO ASTRONOMY Cepheus is a constellation in the northern sky named after a king in Greek mythology It is easily recognized by its distinctive house-like pattern formed by its five brightest stars As one of the 88 constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), it plays host to a variety of celestial objects that are of
Cepheus, the King Constellation - TheSkyLive Cepheus (pronounced ˈsiːfiəs, -fjuːs) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 46 degrees across the sky) situated close to the northern celestial pole As such, it is visible for most part of the year from the northern hemisphere
Cepheus | Northern Sky, King, Mythology | Britannica Cepheus, constellation in the northern sky, at about 23 hours right ascension and 70° north in declination It is shaped like a box with a triangle on top The brightest star, Alderamin (from the Arabic for “right arm”), has a magnitude of 2 5
Cepheus Constellation - Key Facts, Star Map, Mythology - Astronomy Trek It is the 27th largest of the 88 recognised constellations, taking up an area of 588 sq degrees of the celestial heavens, and can be observed between latitudes of +90° and -10°, although this northern circumpolar constellation is best seen during November