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In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was a vain queen, consort to Cepheus in Ethiopia. Ultimately, Poseidon threw them both into the stars, her upside down because of her vanity. The constellation Cassiopeia is five stars near Cepheus, shaped like a W.

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Facts about the cassiopeia constellation?

Cassiopeia has a group of 5 stars, shaped as a W. Greek mythology says that Cassiopeia was a vain queen, consort to Cepheus in Ethiopia. Ultimately, Poseidon threw them both into the stars, her upside down because of her vanity.


What is Cassiopeia's scientific name?

Cassiopeia's scientific name is Cassiopeia A. It is the remnant of a supernova explosion located in the constellation Cassiopeia, and it is a strong source of radio waves.


What is the color cassiopeia?

cassiopeia is blue and white


What are the 5 stars in the Cassiopeia constellation called?

There are more than five stars in Cassiopeia but the major ones are as follows from the left of the 'W' / 'M': Caph, Beta Cassiopeia Shedar, Alpha Cassiopeia Cih, Gamma Cassiopeia Ruchbah, Delta Cassiopeia Sagin, Epsilon Cassiopeia


Is cassiopeia part of another constellation?

no cassiopeia is its own constellation


What was the god or gods of Cassiopeia?

Sam was and is all of the gods of Cassiopeia


Is cassiopeia greek or roman?

Cassiopeia is a character in Greek Mythology.


When was Moscow-Cassiopeia created?

Moscow-Cassiopeia was created in 1973.


When was Ethmia cassiopeia created?

Ethmia cassiopeia was created in 1927.


What type of star cassiopeia?

Cassiopeia is a constellation not a single star.


Who named Cassiopeia?

Cassiopeia was named after the queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology. She was the boastful and vain mother of Andromeda, known for her beauty. The constellation Cassiopeia was named after her as part of ancient Greek mythology.


What are the main stars in Cassiopeia?

The five main stars of Cassiopeia are:CaphShedirTishRuchbahSegin