Many cultures and people have their own fables about Cetus, but the basic idea every story has is: that creatures were sent by Neptune (Poseidon) to devour Andromeda, but were turned to stone at the sight of the Medusa's head. One of these creatures was Cetus, he can be found on the banks of the River Eridanus, and the side of his body is close by the constellation Pisces. This whale would have had to cross the constellation Pisces to reach Andromeda and Cetus was expected to devour her. However, on his way there Cetus was killed at the last minute by the hero Perseus.
a constellation shaped like a huge whale
'Pisces' is a constellation( of stars) in the night sky. On the Ecliptic its neighbouring constellations are Aquarius and Ares. Off the Ecliptic it nearest constellation is 'Cetus'. 'Pisces' is the pair of fish. 'Aquarius' is the water carrier. 'Ares' is the ram (male sheep) 'Cetus' is the whale. These names were given by the Classical Greeks, who saw then as images in the night sky. The names follow through in Astrology too!!!!
Cetus, sent by Poseidon.
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Auriga, Perseus, Aries, Cetus, Eridanus, Orion and Gemini all border Taurus.
Eta Ceti has the traditional name Deneb Algenubi or AlgenudiIt is located in the constellation Cetus.
who is Cetus
Cetus Corporation was created in 1971.
The brightest star in Cetus is Beta Ceti.
No Cetus is not on the ecliptic.There are only 13 constellations on the ecliptic.AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPiscesOphiuchus.
Cetus is believed to form the shape of a sea monster, nowadays a whale. You can make your own interpretation of the arrangement of the stars [See related link]
The constellation of Cetus is traditionally described as depicting a whale.
Cetus received its named from a sea monster in Greek mythology.
Cetus is best visible October through January.
Grand cetus
Menkar (Alpha Ceti) is the alpha star in Cetus.
Cetus = whale/dolphin/porpoise. The Romans did not differentiate
Cetus is a constellation in the northern sky. Its name refers to Cetus, a sea monster in Greek mythology, although it is often called 'the whale' today.