Cassiopeia, in Greek mythology

Cassiopeia (kăs'ēəpē`ə), in Greek mythology: see Andromeda Andromeda (ăndrŏm`ĭdə)
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Cassiopeia, in astronomy

Cassiopeia, in astronomy, prominent northern constellation constellation, in common usage, group of stars that appear to form a configuration in the sky; properly speaking, a constellation is a definite region of the sky in which the configuration of stars is contained.
..... Click the link for more information. located almost directly opposite the Big Dipper across the north celestial pole. Five bright stars in the constellation form a rough W (or M) in the sky. Some see in this formation the shape of a chair known as Cassiopeia's Chair. Tycho's Star, a supernova supernova, a massive star in the latter stages of stellar evolution that suddenly contracts and then explodes, increasing its energy output as much as a billionfold.
..... Click the link for more information. , appeared in the constellation in 1572 and disappeared in 1574. In this constellation is located Cassiopeia A, a discrete radio source emitting 21-cm radiation with great intensity. Cassiopeia reaches its highest point in the evening sky in November, but because of its location near the pole it is visible throughout the year to most northern observers.

Cassiopeia [‚kas·ē·ə′pē·ə]

(astronomy)

A constellation with right ascension 1 hour, declination 60°N. Abbreviated Cas.

Cassiopeia

claimed her beauty was greater than that of the Nereids. [Gk. Myth.: Leach, 196]

See : Vanity

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Cassiopeia, in Greek mythology

Cassiopeia, in astronomy

Cassiopeia
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