Cassiopeia (constellation)
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Cassiopeia is a constellation and asterism in the northern sky named after the vain queen Cassiopeia, mother of Andromeda, in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivaled beauty. Cassiopeia was on
Cassiopeia in her chair, as depicted in Urania's Mirror
Cassiopeia in the night sky
The constellation Cassiopeia as it can be seen by the naked eye from a northern location
Kappa Cassiopeiae and its bow shock. Spitzer infrared image (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Andromeda (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Andromeda is the daughter of Cepheus, the king of Aethiopia, and his wife, Cassiopeia. When Cassiopeia boasts that she is more beautiful than the Nereids, Poseidon sends the sea mo
Cassiopeia (constellation)
…Cassiopeia () is a constellation and asterism in the northern sky named after the vain queen Cassiopeia, mother of Andromeda, in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivaled beauty. Cassiopeia was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greek astronomer…
Perseus freeing Andromeda after killing Cetus. 1st century AD fresco from the Casa Dei Dioscuri, Pompeii
Perseus defends Andromeda from the monster Cetus by pelting it with stones. Corinthian amphora, 575–550 BC
Andromeda being tied for sacrifice. Apulian red-figure vase, c. 430–420 BC
Perseus holds up Medusa's head so Andromeda may safely see its reflection in the pool below. Fresco, 1st century AD, Pompeii