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Cepheus

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Ce·pheus  (sfys, -f-s, sf-)
n.
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cassiopeia and Draco.
[Latin Cpheus, from Greek Kpheus.]
Cepheus1
n Latin genitive Cephei [ˈsiːfɪˌaɪ]
(Astronomy) a faint constellation in the N hemisphere near Cassiopeia and the Pole Star See also Cepheid variable
[from Latin Cēpheus named after the mythical king]
Cepheus2
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a king of Ethiopia, father of Andromeda and husband of Cassiopeia
Cepheus  (sfys, -f-s)
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cassiopeia and Draco.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Cepheus - (Greek mythology) king of Ethiopia and husband of Cassiopeia
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
2.CepheusCepheus - a faint constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cassiopeia and the pole star


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This book can be enjoyed by both advanced and novice stargazers, as it includes chapter section titles ranging from "Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Camelopardalis, Lacerta" to "Choosing a Telescope.
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