CONSTELLATION OF CASSIOPEIA |
Name: Cassiopeia
Abbreviation: Cas
Meaning: Queen
Right Ascension: 1h
Declination: +60º
Area (Degrees squared): 598
Stars with known planets: 2
Bordering Constellations: Camelopardalis, Cepheus, Lacerta,
Andromeda, Perseus
The constellation of Cassiopeia is one of six circumpolar constellations and, as such, can be seen year round from northern latitudes.
Cassiopeia was the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda. She is represented chained to her throne in the heavens as punishment for
boasting of her beauty. |
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| Observations |
Deep Sky Objects:
M52 is an open star cluster.
M103 is an open star cluster.
Numbered Stars with magnitudes:
1. +2.25 - Caph
2. +2.20 - Shedir
3. +2.15
4. +2.65 - Ruchbah
5. +3.35
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