It is one of the 88 constellations we still see today.Ĭepheus belongs to the Perseus family of constellations along with Andromeda, Auriga, Cassiopeia, Cetus, Lacerta, Pegasus, Perseus, and Triangulum.
Cepheus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the second-century astronomer Ptolemy. Cepheus is the 27th largest constellation in the night sky, occupying an area of 588 square degrees. This constellation inherited its name after the mythical king of Ethiopia. Cepheus is visible to the upper right of Polaris, the North Star. It has a distinctive shape that resembles a house.
This constellation can appear faint, but it is easily located in the north in August and September evenings. The constellation Cepheus is a northern hemispheric constellation that is visible all year round.
