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It is named for Andromeda, daughter of Cassiopeia, from the Greek myth, who was chained to a rock to be eaten by the sea monster Cetus.
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Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after Andromeda?
Because it is located in the Andromeda Constellation.
Is Andromeda a constellation?
Yes, Andromeda is a constellation. However, there is also a galaxy 2.2 million light years away from our galaxy named the Andromeda Galaxy - it's named that because you have to look through the constellation of Andromeda to see it.
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after the Goddess Andromeda?
Andromeda was not a Greek goddess, she was the wife of Perseus and the only mother of his children. The galaxy was named for her because it's placement in the constellation named for her.
Why is it called Andromeda galaxy?
It gets its name from the area of the sky in which it appears, The constellation of Andromeda, which is named after the mythological princess Andromeda
Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after Andromeda?
Because it is located in the Andromeda Constellation.
Is Andromeda a constellation?
Yes, Andromeda is a constellation. However, there is also a galaxy 2.2 million light years away from our galaxy named the Andromeda Galaxy - it's named that because you have to look through the constellation of Andromeda to see it.
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
When will Andromeda die?
Greek myth has it that Andromeda already died; the constellation was named/created for her.
Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after the Goddess Andromeda?
Andromeda was not a Greek goddess, she was the wife of Perseus and the only mother of his children. The galaxy was named for her because it's placement in the constellation named for her.
Why is it called Andromeda galaxy?
It gets its name from the area of the sky in which it appears, The constellation of Andromeda, which is named after the mythological princess Andromeda
What are the stars in the Andromeda Constellation?
The constellation, Andromeda, was named after the daughter of Cassiopeia. It is one of the largest constellations, made up of 16 main stars. Each star is named with a character or number and the name Andromeda at the end. (ex: 2 And, 41H. And)
Why is it called galaxy?
It gets its name from the area of the sky in which it appears, The constellation of Andromeda, which is named after the mythological princess Andromeda
In what constellation is a galaxy in?
The Andromeda Constellation has the Andromeda Galaxy within it.
How did Andromeda become a constellation?
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a constellation
Why was Andromeda placed in the sky?
In Greek myth this was done by Athena; she was placed in the northern sky, near Perseus and Cassiopeia; the constellation Andromeda, so known since antiquity, is named after her.
Constellation named after mythical greek princess?
Andromeda, daughter of King Cephus and Queen Cassiopeia.
