Which Constellation Is Shaped Like a W?

The constellation of Cassiopeia, the Queen, was one of the 48 constellations detailed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD. The constellation is most notable because of its W shape, which is said to represent the Queen sitting on her throne.

What is the name of the constellation shaped like AW?

Here it is on an October evening, relative to Polaris, the North Star. But you won't need these details to find this constellation. That's because Cassiopeia is very easy to pick out. It's small and compact and looks like the letter M or W, depending on the time of night and time of year.

Which of the constellation look like M or W in shape?

Cassiopeia looks like a distorted letter W or M. It appears in the northern sky during winter in the early part of the night.

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