Cepheus (constellation) (original) (raw)
Cepheus is a northern constellation representing the legendary king of Ethiopia, who was the husband of Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda. It is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy.
Cepheus contains the star δ Cephei, the prototype Cepheid variable, as well as the star Alrai.
| Cepheus | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Cep |
| Genitive | Cephei |
| Meaning in English | King Cepheus |
| Right ascension | 22 h |
| Declination | 70° |
| Visible to latitude | Between 90° and -10° |
| On meridian | 9 p.m., October 15 |
| Area - Total | Ranked 27th588 sq. deg. |
| Number of stars with apparent magnitude < 3 | 1 |
| Brightest star - Apparent magnitude | Alderamin (α Cep)2.44 |
| Meteor showers | None |
| Bordering constellations | Ursa Minor Draco Cygnus Lacerta Cassiopeia Camelopardalis |
Mythology
In Greek mythology, Cepheus is the King of Ethiopia, husband of Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda. See Cepheus for details.