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CONSTELLATION OF CEPHEUS |
Name: Cepheus
Abbreviation: Cep
Meaning: King
Right Ascension: 22h
Declination: +70º
Area (Degrees squared): 588
Stars with known planets: 1
Bordering Constellations: Cygnus, Lacerta, Cassiopeia,
Camelopardalis, Draco, Ursa Minor
The constellation of Cepheus is one of six circumpolar constellations and, as such, can be seen year round from northern latitudes.
Cepheus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 1st century astronomer Ptolomey, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
Cepheus was the king of Ethiopia, husband of Cassiopeia and father of Andromeda.
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| Observations |
Deep Sky Objects:
NGC 188 is an Open Cluster of 8.1 magnitude. It is the nearest open cluster to the north celestial pole.
NGC 5946 is a Spiral Galaxy in which eight supernovae, more than in any other galaxy, have been observed.
NGC 7160 is an Open Cluster of magnitude 6.1.
NGC 7538 is a nebula, home to the largest yet discovered protostar.
Numbered Stars with magnitudes:
1. +3.20 - Errai
2. +3.50
3. +3.20 - Alfirk
4. +2.45 - Alderamin
5. +3.35
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