Cassiopeia: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy of the constellation Cassiopeia, the seated queen!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:41 Background

01:56 First Impressions and Where to Find It 

04:09 Brightest Star

06:06 Bayer’s Variable Star

09:46 Gold Star

17:41 Outro

Topics Covered/Keywords: Cassiopeia, Constellation, Astronomy, Mythology, Ptolemy, Circumpolar, Northern Hemisphere, Red Giant, Bayer Designation, Supernova, Tycho Brahe,  Pulsating Stars, Celestial Pole, Heart Nebula, Soul Nebula, Chandra Observatory