Which of the following are true for Cassiopeia?

It appears in the northern sky.

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It has 5 prominent stars

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It is visible during winter at late night

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It looks like a distorted letter W or M

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Solution

The correct options are
A It appears in the northern sky.
C It has 5 prominent stars
D It looks like a distorted letter W or M
Cassiopeia has 5 prominent stars that shine brightly and appear like a distorted letter W or M. It is visible in the northern sky during winters early in the night.

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