Exploring the Constellation Cepheus

What is the best way to find the constellation Cepheus in the sky?

• Locate the constellation Orion and look to the east.

• Look for a pentagon shape near the North Star.

• Find the 'W' shape of Cassiopeia and look nearby.

• Search for the brightest star in the sky.

Which ancient cultures recognized the constellation Cepheus?

• The Egyptians and Greeks only

• Only the Chinese and Polynesians

• The Babylonians, Persians, Egyptians, Chinese, Polynesians, Greeks, and Romans

• Only the Greeks and Romans

What shape do the main stars of Cepheus form?

• A triangle

• A square

• A pentagon

• A circle

Which constellation is used as a reference to locate Cepheus?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Draco

• Cassiopeia

What is the significance of the star Polaris in relation to Cepheus?

• It is the brightest star in Cepheus.

• It is the center of the Milky Way.

• It is used to find the constellation Orion.

• It is part of the constellation Ursa Minor and helps locate Cepheus.

What type of celestial objects can be found within the boundaries of Cepheus?

• Comets and asteroids

• Only planets

• Open star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies

• Only bright stars

Which nebula is located within the constellation Cepheus?

• Horsehead Nebula

• Eagle Nebula

• Cave Nebula

• Orion Nebula

In Greek mythology, who was Cepheus related to?

• Hercules and Zeus

• Cassiopeia and Andromeda

• Aphrodite and Ares

• Achilles and Hector

What was the consequence of Queen Cassiopeia's boast about her beauty?

• She was turned into a constellation.

• She became the queen of the sea nymphs.

• Her kingdom was destroyed by a sea monster.

• She was banished from the kingdom.

Which character in the myth of Cepheus saved Andromeda?

• Perseus

• Odysseus

• Theseus

• Hercules