cepheus (constellation)

Cepheus is a constellation located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is named after the ancient king of Ethiopia, Cepheus, husband of Cassiopeia and father of Andromeda in Greek mythology. Its brightest star is Alderamin.

Cepheus resembles a child's drawing of a house, i.e. a square with a triangle on top. The line between the two figures is often omitted.

Example shapes

• Danbooru asset #21477712
• Danbooru asset #21477713
• Danbooru asset #21477714
• Danbooru asset #21477715

Example posts

• Danbooru post #2287119, upper left corner
• Danbooru post #3797347, below girl's breast
• Danbooru post #4882158, leftmost

Neighboring constellations

• Camelopardalis
• Cassiopeia
• Cygnus
• Draco
• Lacerta
• Ursa Minor

External links

• Wikipedia: Cepheus
• Study-Style (JP): Cepheus