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  1. Cassiopeia Constellation | Star Map & Facts | Go Astr…

    Learn how to locate Cassiopeia, the Mother of Andromeda, in the Northern hemisphere. Find out its brightest stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and more.

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    Cassiopeia is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy and has been recognized throughout various cultures. Its mythology is tied to the Greek legend of Queen Cassiopeia, who boasted about her unrivaled beauty, angering Poseidon, who subsequently punished her by placing her in the sky, tied to her throne.

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    Cassiopeia is located in the first quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ1) and can be observed at latitudes between +90? and -20?. It is bordered by Andromeda, Camelopardalis, Cepheus, Lacerta, and Perseus. It is also easily recognizable due to its proximity to the Big Dipper and Polaris, the North Star. The constellation's five brightest stars f...

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    Despite its relatively small size, Cassiopeia houses several interesting deep-sky objects. Two of the most noteworthy open clusters are the Heart Nebula (IC 1805) and the Soul Nebula (IC 1848), both of which are emission nebulae about 7,500 light-years away. Another remarkable deep-sky object in Cassiopeia is the Double Cluster (NGC 884 and NGC 869...

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    Due to its location near the celestial pole, Cassiopeia is visible year-round from the Northern Hemisphere. From southern latitudes, it can be seen at certain times of the year low on the northern horizon. Its distinctive 'W' shape makes it relatively easy to locate in the night sky. Due to the absence of extremely bright stars, Cassiopeia may be s...

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