Cepheus
Astronomy. a northern circumpolar constellation between Cassiopeia and Draco.
Also Kepheus. Classical Mythology. an Ethiopian king, the husband of Cassiopeia and father of Andromeda.
Other words from Cepheus
- Ce·phe·id [see-fee-id], /ˈsi fi ɪd/, adjective
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How to use Cepheus in a sentence
If you have a good field-glass, try its powers upon the star Delta (δ) Cephei.
Astronomy with an Opera-glass | Garrett Putman ServissThe clue seems to be in the name Cephy, representing Cephei gen. case of Cepheus.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 (of 7) | Geoffrey ChaucerThe pole star lies nearly in a line joining the brighter stars α Cephei and α Cygni.
To Mars via The Moon | Mark WicksThe star β Cephei has recently been discovered to be a spectroscopic binary with the wonderfully short period of 4h 34m 11s.
Astronomical Curiosities | J. Ellard GoreAlpha Cephei, the brightest star in the group, marks The King's right shoulder.
Astronomy for Young Folks | Isabel Martin Lewis
British Dictionary definitions for Cepheus (1 of 2)
/ (ˈsiːfjuːs) /
a faint constellation in the N hemisphere near Cassiopeia and the Pole Star: See also Cepheid variable
Origin of Cepheus
1British Dictionary definitions for Cepheus (2 of 2)
/ (ˈsiːfjuːs) /
Greek myth a king of Ethiopia, father of Andromeda and husband of Cassiopeia
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Scientific definitions for Cepheus
[ sē′fyōōs′, -fē-əs ]
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cassiopeia and Draco.
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