✨ Cepheus
Cep · Cepheus (mythological character) · Northern sky
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Cepheus is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning Cepheus (mythological character); stars within it are named in the genitive form Cephei.
Facts about Cepheus
| Constellation | Cepheus |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Cep |
| Genitive (Latin) | Cephei |
| Meaning | Cepheus (mythological character) |
| Brightest star | Alderamin (apparent magnitude 2.46) |
| Area | 588 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
Deep-sky objects in Cepheus
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