In astronomy, a large constellation in the southern sky representing a sea monster or whale in ancient mythology.
From Latin 'cetus,' derived from Greek 'ketos' meaning whale or sea monster, naming the constellation after the mythological creature.
Cetus contains Mira, a 'variable star' that dramatically changes brightness over months—medieval astronomers thought they were seeing proof of cosmic chaos!
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