Cassiopeia, the Queen

A constellation best seen in autumn in the northeastern sky.

More Cassiopeia A A little blast hides a big blast January 3, 2018

Cassiopeia A A dead star that’s bright but invisible January 2, 2018

Rho Cassiopeia Practicing for a big blast November 22, 2017

Big Story A big-screen story in the autumn sky September 27, 2015

Bread Crumbs Leaving a trail of breadcrumbs July 22, 2015

Beta Cassiopeia Watching a star puff up February 27, 2015

It's Elemental January 2, 2018

Bread Crumbs July 23, 2015

Star Blaster August 18, 2013

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