Cassiopeia
noun
Cas·si·o·pe·ia
ˌka-sē-ə-ˈpē-ə 
1
: the wife of King Cepheus who gives birth to Andromeda and is later changed into a constellation
2
[Latin (genitive Cassiopeiae), from Greek Kassiopeia]
: a northern constellation between Andromeda and Cepheus
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Instead, Mu Cassiopeia A is a simple field star --- a yellow dwarf of the same spectral type as our own sun, but one that clocks in at an astonishing 12.7 billion years old.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Luna Sulien Venus Nyx Cosmo Atom Rigel Stella Nebula
Apollo
Vega
Andromeda
Celestia
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Lyra
Comet
Artemis
Sirius
Cassiopeia
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Nature is majestic and wild—a constant source of inspiration for adventurous, courageous spirits.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
This image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation immersed in the glow of ionized hydrogen gas, where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.
—Miguel Claro, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Stargazer Cassiopeia, Terlingua, Texas Stargazer Cassiopeia was tailor-made for night-sky enthusiasts, with space-view skylights that make sleep near impossible.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
The collective supernova aftermath is famously called Cassiopeia A.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The constellation Cepheus is not nearly as bright as Cassiopeia and looks nothing like a king.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Similar-sounding names: Cassidy, Cassiopeia, Callista, Alessia, Carissa, Celestia, Catriona, Cecilia, Carys, Clarissa
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—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
From the blues and golds of the breathtaking Southern Ring Nebula to the pinks, oranges and purples of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images render the universe in brilliant color.
—Rebecca Sohn, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Luna Sulien Venus Nyx Cosmo Atom Rigel Stella Nebula
Apollo
Vega
Andromeda
Celestia
Sol
Lyra
Comet
Artemis
Sirius
Cassiopeia
Galaxy
Cosima
Skye
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Nature is majestic and wild—a constant source of inspiration for adventurous, courageous spirits.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
This image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation immersed in the glow of ionized hydrogen gas, where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.
—Miguel Claro, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Stargazer Cassiopeia, Terlingua, Texas Stargazer Cassiopeia was tailor-made for night-sky enthusiasts, with space-view skylights that make sleep near impossible.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
The collective supernova aftermath is famously called Cassiopeia A.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The constellation Cepheus is not nearly as bright as Cassiopeia and looks nothing like a king.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Similar-sounding names: Cassidy, Cassiopeia, Callista, Alessia, Carissa, Celestia, Catriona, Cecilia, Carys, Clarissa
12.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
From the blues and golds of the breathtaking Southern Ring Nebula to the pinks, oranges and purples of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images render the universe in brilliant color.
—Rebecca Sohn, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cassiopeia
noun
Cas·si·o·pe·ia
ˌkas-ē-ə-ˈpē-(y)ə
: a northern group of stars between Andromeda and Cepheus
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