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Andromeda is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolemy, and one of the 88 modern constellations. Located in the northern celestial hemisphere, it is named for Andromeda, daughter of Cassiopeia, in the Greek myth, who was chained to a rock to be eaten by the sea monster Cetus.
Andromeda is a large constellation in the northern sky. Associated with the mythical princess Andromeda, the constellation is home to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the Blue Snowball Nebula, and the NGC 68 Group of galaxies.
Apr 19, 2022 · The Andromeda constellation consists of 16 stars visible in the northern sky. Named by ancient Greeks after the mythological Andromeda princess, the constellation contains the Andromeda...
Andromeda, in astronomy, constellation of the northern sky at about one hour right ascension and 40° north declination. The brightest star, Alpheratz (from the Arabic for “horse’s navel”; the star was once part of the constellation Pegasus), has a magnitude of 2.1.
Feb 12, 2016 · The constellation of Andromeda is best known for the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, one of the most famous objects in the sky, which can most easily be found (it can be seen even with the unaided...
One of the oldest and largest constellations known to astronomers, Andromeda is filled with a multitude of deep sky objects and celestial wonders. Named after the mythical Greek princess Andromeda, it is part of the Perseus family of constellations and is steeped in both astronomical and mythological significance.
Andromeda is a large northern constellation, visible in the months around September. It is home to one of the best-known of all deep-sky objects, the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, which is the nearest comparably-sized galaxy to our own Milky Way.
Nov 12, 2023 · The constellation Andromeda is named for the daughter of Queen Cassiopeia and King Cepheus of Greek mythology. Andromeda has the nickname of the Chained Lady because her parents chained her...
Jun 21, 2023 · Andromeda Constellation. After Andromeda had died, the gods set her among the stars, along with Perseus, Cassiopeia and Cepheus, where they still remain to this day. There are nine named stars in the Andromeda constellation, and they can be found within the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31).
Andromeda (pronounced ænˈdrɒmɪdə) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 45 degrees across the sky) situated north of the celestial equator. As such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere.
