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 Constellation – Constellation Guide Cepheus (the King) is a constellation in the northern sky It hosts the famous stars VV Cephei and the Garnet Star (Mu Cephei), the Wizard Nebula and the Fireworks Galaxy
Cepheus the King: The constellation that looks like a house On September evenings, the house-shaped constellation Cepheus lies upside down in the northern sky It’s between the W shape of Cassiopeia and the Little Dipper, an asterism in Ursa Minor
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 The star Delta Cephei gave its name to the variable stars called Cepheid variables
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 He was married to Cassiopeia, with whom he had a beautiful daughter, Andromeda
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
Cepheus - noirlab. edu Cepheus is a constellation located in the northern hemisphere, neighboring the constellations Camelopardalis, Cassiopeia, Cygnus, Draco, Lacerta, and Ursa Minor It is the 27th-largest constellation in the night sky and occupies an area of 588 square degrees
Hawaiian Astronomical Society - Cepheus Constellations: Cepheus -- Father of Andromeda Myth Cepheus was the king of Ethiopia, father of Andromeda, and husband of Cassiopeia For the detailed story, click here