Cassiopeia
This constellation was named after the wife of King Cepheus. According to Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was very pretty and would often brag about her daughter's beauty. The sea nymphs then complained to Poseidon, who then sent a monster to their land.
As seen, she looks like the letter "M" or "W" in the sky, depending on where she is. There are legends saying that Cassiopeia was chained to the sky while sometimes hanged upside-down which to remind other not to be boastful.
As seen, she looks like the letter "M" or "W" in the sky, depending on where she is. There are legends saying that Cassiopeia was chained to the sky while sometimes hanged upside-down which to remind other not to be boastful.
Cepheus
This constellation was named after King Cepheus of a land named Ethiopia. He was the husband of Cassiopeia and they had a daughter, Andromeda.
Cepheus is similar to the shape of a house. On the top is a special star called, cepheid. Several galaxies, star clusters and nebulae could be seen within Cepheus.
Cepheus is similar to the shape of a house. On the top is a special star called, cepheid. Several galaxies, star clusters and nebulae could be seen within Cepheus.
Draco
Draco, the dragon, is a circumpolar constellation meaning it revolves around the North pole. This could be seen all year round.
Draco could easily be spotted by first looking for its head, a trapezoid that is just north of Hercules. Its tail drips through the sky until it ends between the Big and Little Dipper.
Draco could easily be spotted by first looking for its head, a trapezoid that is just north of Hercules. Its tail drips through the sky until it ends between the Big and Little Dipper.