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Cetus

Cetus: A constellation that is sometimes called 'the whale' in English and is associated with a sea monster in Greek mythology.
Stars: Cetus contains several notable stars, such as Mira, a variable star that changes its brightness over time, Menkar, the brightest star in Cetus, and Tau Ceti, a near Sun-like star.
Galaxies: Cetus is far from the galactic plane, so many distant galaxies are visible, such as Messier 77, a spiral galaxy with a bright nucleus, and IC 1613, a dwarf galaxy that is a member of the Local Group.
Mythology and Culture: Cetus has been depicted in various ways throughout history, such as a dragon fish, a whale-like creature, or a jaguar. It is also part of "The Sea", a set of water-related constellations. Cetus has also inspired the names of ships, musical compositions, and other works of art.
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