Constellation Cerberus consisted of the four stars 93, 95, 102, and 109 Herculi. [1] It represents the three-headed monster that guarded the gates of Hades and was brought to the upper world by Hercules. The figure depicts it as held by Hercules, in which the constellation is now merged. According to some accounts, it is the serpent slain by Hero that infested the country around Taenarum. [2]
Constellation Cerberus Stars
2000 | B | Star | Mag | Orb |
---|---|---|---|---|
00 ♑ 00 | 93 | 93 Her | 4.67 | 1°00′ |
00 ♑ 29 | 95 | 95 Her | 4.26 | 1°00′ |
02 ♑ 50 | 102 | 102 Her | 4.37 | 1°00′ |
07 ♑ 47 | 109 | 109 Her | 3.88 | 1°10′ |
Constellation Cerberus Astrology
Constellation Cerberus is said to cause faithfulness, devotion, industry and watchfulness, and to restrain from evil, but to give danger of poison. [2]
References
- Star Tales – Cerberus, Ian Redpath
- Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.38.