Showing posts with label constellations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label constellations. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Cassiopeia



The constellation of Cassiopeia is one of the most famous because of it's easy to spot "W" shape. It is said that Cassiopeia was the wife of the Cepheus, the king of Ethiopia. She was very proud, and bragged about her beauty. As a punishment, she was placed in the sky to revolve around the celestial pole forever, sometimes hanging upside down in uncomfortable and undignified positions.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Draco the Dragon



Draco the Dragon is a famous character of Ancient Myths, particularly Greek myths. There are various stories of how Draco became a constellation, one involves Hercules, Zeus and Athena, while the other involves Athena alone.

Pegasus



Pegasus was a winged horse that was born of a former Lybian princess named Medusa who was transformed into a monster by Athena. Pegasus was placed as a constellation in the sky after Zeus began using him to transport lightning bolts.