cepheus_(constellation)
Cepheus is a constellation located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is named after the ancient king of Ethiopia, Cepheus, husband of Cassiopeia (constellation) and father of Andromeda (constellation) in Greek mythology. Its brightest star is Alderamin.
Cepheus resembles a child's drawing of a house, i.e. a square with a triangle on top. The line between the two figures is often omitted.
Example shapes
- !asset #21477712
- !asset #21477713
- !asset #21477714
- !asset #21477715
Example posts
- post #2287119, upper left corner
- post #3797347, below girl's breast
- post #4882158, leftmost
Neighboring constellations
- Camelopardalis (constellation)
- Cassiopeia (constellation)
- Cygnus (constellation)
- Draco (constellation)
- Lacerta (constellation)
- Ursa Minor (constellation)
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Aliases: none