Perseus, the Hero

Laying next to Andromeda’s constellation in the northern sky, Perseus is named after a great hero from Greek mythology. He slew the gorgon Medusa and saved King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia’s daughter, Andromeda, who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the monster Cetus. He is often pictured with Medusa’s head in one hand and a jeweled sword in the other.

The constellation Perseus contains eight officially named stars: Algol, Atik, Berehinya, Menkib, Miram, Mirfak, Misam, and Muspelheim. Additionally, this constellation is most well known for its annual Perseid meteor shower.

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NAME: The Hero

AREA (in square degrees): 614.997

QUADRANT: NQ1

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 90°N – 35°S