Question

5 interesting facts on cassiopeia constellation

Answer 1

If we were able to observe the sun from the nearest star system Alpha Centauri, it would appear in the constellation of Cassiopeia.

Schedar is the brightest star in the constellation, it is 40 times larger in diameter than the sun.

The supernova remnant "Cassiopeia A" lies within the boundaries of the constellation, supernova remnants are nebulas which form after the explosion of a large star.

The Pacman Nebula, named after its resemblance to the old video game character, also lies within the constellation.

Cassiopeia is one of the ancient constellations catalogued by the Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolomy almost 2,000 years ago.