Cepheus

Cepheus is a two syllable word, as is Perseus.  Cepheus was the father of Andromeda and husband of Cassiopeia, with whom he ruled Ancient Aethiopia.  Although the constellation is seen by some people as a man, most people refer to it as a lopsided house.

CEPHEUS FACTS

Location: located near the north celestial pole.
Fun Fact: brightest star is of the third magnitude.  Deta Cephei, is a star of the class known as Cepheid variables.
 

 

 


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