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It is named after Andromeda, the princess of a mythological kingdom Aethiopia (Ethiopia) in Greek mythology. It is sometimes called "the Chained Lady" or "the Chained Woman" in English, as the mythological Andromeda was chained to a wall of rock before being rescued by Perseus.
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What type of star is Andromeda?
Andromeda is not a star. It is a constellation. But it is also the name, given in short form, to the Andromeda Nebula.
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 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 constellation and Galaxy have in comin?
andromeda because they have the same name.
What constellation is alpheratz in?
Alpheratz or more commonly known as Alpha Andromedae, is, as the name suggests, in the constellation Andromeda
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
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.
Is the Andromeda constellation found in the Milky Way?
Yes. All constellations are in the Milky Way. Note that the Andromeda constellation is not to be confused with the Andromeda Galaxy.
Which constellation does not border andromeda?
There are many. See related link for a description of what constellation do border Andromeda.
What is the name of the chained goddess and is the only constellation visible to the naked eye?
Andromeda
