Monday, November 9, 2015


This constellation that in picture is Cassiopeia. Cassiopeia shows up in the northeast at this time of the month of November. This constellation is named after the Greek queen, Cassiopeia. This particular queen had the reputation for talking about her beauty. Cassiopeia was named by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Cassiopeia remains one of the eighty-eight modern constellations today. If viewed from the north, Cassiopeia has a certain M-shape to it. If viewed from the south, Cassiopeia has a certain W-shape to it. Cassiopeia is formed by five bright stars. The five stars of Cassiopeia are: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon Cassiopeia. There are two Messier objects contained in Cassiopeia. 
http://www.space.com/29132-cassiopeia-the-banished-queen-of-constellations.html
http://www.constellation-guide.com/constellation-list/cassiopeia-constellation/

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