In fact, whenever I gaze on Cassiopeia in the heavens, I think of the old Carly Simon song, “You’re So Vain.” She was also just like the queen in Snow White who consulted her “mirror, mirror on the wall.” She unashamedly paraded around boasting of her beauty to peasants and the elite alike. She was also a very beautiful woman with a high opinion of herself. She was a totally self-absorbed, type “A” tyrant who ran the kingdom with an iron fist. Queen Cassiopeia was anything but mellow. He loved to go fishing and hunting with his buddies and hang out at the bars. King Cepheus was a mellow dude who liked a good time. Love is on the way! According to Greek legend, Cassiopeia and her husband, King Cepheus, were the royalty that ruled ancient Ethiopia. This story doesn’t start out as a love story, but hang in there. The star at the apex of the roof is fairly close to Polaris the North Star. Look below Cassiopeia for five stars that outline a house with a steep roof leaning slightly to the right. Cassiopeia’s stars are as bright as the stars in the Big Dipper.Ĭepheus the King is a little more challenging to find, but unless you’re blitzed with urban light pollution, you should be able to see it. Just look for the diagonally hanging “W” or “M” arrangement of stars in the northwestern sky. Cassiopeia is one of the brightest constellations, and this time of year it’s easy to spot. It’s the sappy saga of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia and their never-ending celestial romance. I want to share with you the best love story I know of in the night sky. Hopefully the love between you will also heat up the night. It can be very romantic, provided you’re bundled up. Take that special someone you love for a stroll under the celestial sea.

Love is in the air this time of year, especially under a starry sky, even if your starry skies are partially obscured by city lights.

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