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1. a large spiral galaxy visible to the naked eye, 2 million light years away; the largest galaxy in the cluster the "local group"
2. the constellation of the northern hemisphere containing the Andromeda galaxy
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA long time ago, there was a beautiful princess named Andromeda.
Her mother bragged that she was much more beautiful than the sea nymphs. The nymphs, deeply angry and hurt, asked the sea god, Poseidon, to punish her. There was no other way but to chain Andromeda naked to a rock so that a sea monster may eat her. (I've also heard so that the monster would marry her and make her become a slave.) The sea nymphs laughed at her but soon thought that her punishment had come too far. They couldn't undo her because of their fear of the sea monster. They heard someone coming and dove under water, leaving the beautiful princess to her fate. Perseus, a young man, had just come back from slaying Medusa and saw Andromeda on the rock where the sea monster would come and devour her. He closed his eyes, shouted that Andromeda do the same, and shone the face into the monster's own face, and the monster became stone. They got married with Andromeda's father's consent and lived happily ever after.
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∙ 11y agoLegend has it that Andromeda's mom bragged that Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs. The creatures were angry and demanded punishment. Poisedon, the ruler of the sea, stole Andromeda away and chained her naked to a rock. The nymphs made fun of her until they heard a sea monster. The nymphs left and a young man named Theseus was flying by with winged shoes. He'd just finished slaying the evil Medusa and had her head that turned anyone into stone if she looked at you. Theseus killed the sea monster before it devoured the princess and took her as his wife.
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∙ 13y agoA spiral galaxy, similar to our own galaxy (the Milky Way).
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What is the shape of Andromeda?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).
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
How big is the black hole in Andromeda?
The black hole at the centre of the Andromeda galaxy is estimated to be 140 million Solar-masses.
Who were Andromeda's parents?
Cepheus and Cassiopeia.
Why is the Andromeda galaxy moving toward earth?
Sorry, Andromeda and earth are moving away from each other, not towards each other.
Is the Andromeda Strain a true story?
No, it is fiction.
Why did gregorio brillantes titled his short story the distance to Andromeda?
Gregorio Brillantes titled his short story "The Distance to Andromeda" because the story explores themes of longing, distance, and unreachable dreams. Andromeda, a galaxy outside our own, symbolizes a sense of unattainability and the vast distance between desires and reality.
In the Perseus story the princess?
Princess Danae, his mother.Princess Andromeda, who he saved and married.
How is Perseus's relationship with Andromeda important to the story?
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What is the mythology or story behind the name constellation Cassiopeia?
The story of Perseus and Medusa involves him passing a coastal city plagued by a vicious seamonster called Cetus on his way back from killing Medusa. The people were sacrificing Andromeda (who Perseus fell in love with) to Cetus because it was ruining their lives and they were trying to placate it. Perseus showed Cetus Medusa's head and Cetus turned to stone. He then took Andromeda with him on his journey home and later married her. Cassiopeia was the mother of Andromeda. Cepheus, Andromeda's father, is also a constellation, as is Andromeda (chained to a rock).
Why is Andromeda called Andromeda?
Andromeda means "ruler of men".
Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after Andromeda?
Because it is located in the Andromeda Constellation.
What is meant by the term Andromeda?
The term Andromeda can mean several different things. In mythology, Andromeda is the daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus. Andromeda also can refer to the Andromeda Galaxy, which is 2.5 million light years away from us. Andromeda is also a television series and there's a game called Andromeda. Andromeda can refer to any of these things.
What were the main characters in this story Perseus and gorgons?
Acrisius, Danaë, Perseus, Polydectes, gorgons (Medusa, Stheno, Euryale), Andromeda.
What is the mythology or story behind the name constellation Cetus?
It is named after the sea monster that Perseus kills while saving Andromeda.
Who did Andromeda marry?
Andromeda married Perseus.
Was Andromeda turned into a mortal or demigod?
Andromeda was always mortal; after death she became the constellation Andromeda.
