Cetus, the Whale or Sea Monster

Even though this constellation is known as the Whale, its name was originally derived from the Greek myth of Andromeda. She was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus who was brought by Poseidon to punish Andromeda’s mother, Cassiopeia. She was saved by Perseus, who had slain Cetus and then taken her to be his wife.

There are three meteor showers associated with Cetus: the October Cetids, the Eta Cetids, and the Omicron Cetids. Additionally, there are eight formally named stars in this constellation: Axólotl, Baten Kaitos, Diphda, Kaffaljidhma, Menkar, Mira, Mpingo, and Felixvarela.

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NAME: The Whale or Sea Monster

AREA (in square degrees): 1231.411

QUADRANT: SQ1

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 70°N – 90°S