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CETUS AND OPHIUCHUS

The Sea Monster and the Serpent Bearer.

Works Cited

"Cetus." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Oct. 2013. Web. 4 Nov. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetus>.

"Cetus Constellation." Constellation Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2013. <http://www.constellation-guide.com/constellation-list/cetus-constellation/>.

"Cetus (mythology)." Cetus (mythology). N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. <http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Cetus_(mythology).html>.

"Ophiuchus." Ophiuchus. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. <http://www.constellationsofwords.com/Co

Cetus- The Sea Monster

"Ophiuchus." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Mar. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiuchus>.

"TROJAN CETUS : Sea monster of Troy, labor Heracles ; Greek mythology ; pictures : KETOS TROIAS." TROJAN CETUS : Sea monster of Troy, labor Heracles ; Greek mythology ; pictures : KETOS TROIAS. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. <http://www.theoi.com/Ther/KetosTroias.html>.

Ophiuchus

  • A very rare constellation
  • Also called Serpentarius, Serpent- Bearer, Holder and Charmer
  • Ophiuchus as a whole(right) is actually two constellations put together, Serpentarius (man), and Serpens (snake)

When and Where Can you find Ophiuchus

  • Comes from Greek mythology
  • Is called "The Sea Monster," but is also referred to as "The Whale," or "The Shark."
  • One of largest constellations
  • Not part of the zodiac
  • The word Cetacean comes from Cetus.
  • means marine mammal: dolphin, whale
  • Is on celestial equator, stretches to Hercules's head to the north, and Scorpio to the south.
  • In between Aquila, Serpens, and Hercules.
  • In northwest center of Milky Way
  • Best visible during period November–January (summer in the Southern Hemisphere, winter in the Northern Hemisphere)
  • Opposite of Orion in sky, Scorpius is to the west and Sagittarius to the east.
  • Can never be seen in full

Ophiuchus Mythology

  • Is connected with Orion and Scorpius
  • Is usually associated in Asclepius's story of healing Orion from the scorpion's sting
  • Ophiuchus was basically Asclepius's prodigy, eventually becoming a great healer
  • He became so good, he could bring dead people back
  • Hades felt his realm was being threatened, so he had Zeus smite Ophiuchus with a lightning bolt, but put him in the sky to be remembered.

Mythology of Cetus

Another story

  • Greek myth Andromeda
  • same basic outline as other
  • Andromeda was a Ethiopian Princess that was sacrificed to the gods
  • they were mad at her mother, Cassiopeia, for her vanity
  • Then Perseus comes along and saves and marries her, happily ever after
  • Multiple stories
  • It was a Sea Monster that was slain by Perseus in one and Heracles(Hercules) in the other
  • One story
  • Was sent to plague Troy as punishment for King Laomedon refusing to pay Poseidon for the building of Troy's walls.
  • An oracle said the only way to get rid of it was to sacrifice his daughter
  • He did so, and Hercules saved her and killed the beast with arrows.

When and Where Can You Find Cetus?

  • Located in the part of the sky that has most of the water related constellations, such as Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus.
  • Brightest star is Deneb Kaitos (Beta Ceti)
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Best seen in December

Basics

A constellation is a group of stars in the sky.

Constellations usually get their names from Greek or Roman mythology.

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