Name That Star - Cassiopeia

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The sky map on the left shows the constellation of Cassiopeia (after the historic Queen of Ethiopia). This is circumpolar for northern Europe, so it can be seen in the northern sky throughout the year. The characteristic "W" shape is easily recognised.

See if you can pick the following stars from the sky map. Select one of the names from the list, then pick a star on the map. A message will say whether you got it right.

• Achird
• Caph
• Marfak
• Ruchbah
• Shedir