The Perseus constellation is a prominent constellation located in the northern sky. It is named after the Greek hero Perseus, who is known for slaying the monster Medusa. This constellation is best visible during the autumn months and contains several notable stars, including Mirfak and Algol. Perseus is also home to the famous Perseid meteor shower, which occurs annually in August. This meteor shower is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The constellation features various deep-sky objects, such as the Double Cluster and the California Nebula.