Cassiopeia
Where is Cassiopeia?
Look north, about 79° up at 00:49.
- Rises
- Always up
- Highest
- 00:51
- Sets
- Never
- Best after dark
- 00:49 · 79°
How to find Cassiopeia
Nearby constellations include Cepheus, Andromeda, Camelopardalis and Perseus.
Its center is at right ascension 0h 48m, declination +62°. Use the chart above: north is up and east is to the left, as when you face south from the Northern Hemisphere.
Best time to see Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in November. A month or two either side it is still well placed, earlier or later in the night. All of it rises above the horizon from latitudes of about 90° N to 8° S.
From London tonight, Cassiopeia is above the horizon all night. It’s highest after dark at 00:49, in the north at 79°.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Cassiopeia
Eyes
Its brightest star, undefined, is easy to see. Tracing the whole pattern is easier away from bright lights.
Binoculars
Binoculars show many more stars than your eye, and bring out star clusters and brighter nebulae inside it.
Telescope
The constellation is far too large for a telescope’s view. Use one for the clusters, nebulae and galaxies inside it.
About
Cassiopeia (genitive Cassiopeiae, abbreviated Cas) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 6 named stars and 2 deep-sky objects in Cassiopeia.
Brightest stars and objects in Cassiopeia
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences