cassiopeia

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1. cassiopeia - Noun

2. Cassiopeia - Proper noun

Meaning

A constellation of the northern hemisphere, situated between Cepheus and Perseus; -- so called in honor of the wife of Cepheus, a fabulous king of Ethiopia.

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Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Arietis formed the head of the porpoise, while stars from Andromeda formed the body and the bright stars of Cassiopeia formed the tail.sfn Other Polynesian peoples recognized Aries as a constellation. Source: Internet

Crux is exactly opposite to Cassiopeia on the celestial sphere, and therefore it cannot appear in the sky with the latter at the same time. Source: Internet

Cassiopeia is still tied on in her throne in the heavens in the W-shaped constellation we see in the night sky. Source: Internet

It was the second supernova to be observed in a generation (after SN 1572 seen by Tycho Brahe in Cassiopeia ). Source: Internet

Cassiopeia appears overhead, in the zenith, and Pegasus’ square/diamond is right above the very bright Jupiter in the southwest. Source: Internet

As the boy’s regal mother, Cassiopeia, entertains the house scholars with her beauty and wit, young Octavian begins to question the purpose behind his guardians’ fanatical studies. Source: Internet

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