Cassiopeia

noun

Cas·​si·​o·​pe·​ia ˌka-sē-ə-ˈpē-ə How to pronounce Cassiopeia (audio)
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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The Milky Way continues here through Auriga, Perseus, and Cassiopeia; the direction of Auriga is towards intergalactic space, exactly opposite the galactic center seen in Sagittarius. Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The other two are Andromeda the Princess, seen in the autumn and winter, and Cassiopeia the Queen, seen all year round in the northern sky. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025 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. 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 More Futuristic Baby Names Inspired by Nature Nature is majestic and wild—a constant source of inspiration for adventurous, courageous spirits. Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 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

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kassiopeia

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cassiopeia was in 1596

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“Cassiopeia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cassiopeia. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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Cassiopeia

noun
Cas·​si·​o·​pe·​ia ˌkas-ē-ə-ˈpē-(y)ə How to pronounce Cassiopeia (audio)
: a northern group of stars between Andromeda and Cepheus

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