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Andromeda is named for the wife of the Greek hero 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.


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 is the meaning of the Greek root name Andromeda?

The name "Andromeda" comes from Greek mythology. Andromeda was a princess who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster but was rescued by the hero Perseus. The name itself means "ruler of men" in Greek.


How did Andromeda the constalation get its name?

Andromeda's name comes from the Greek mythological princess Andromeda, who was saved from a sea monster by the hero Perseus and subsequently placed in the heavens as a constellation by the gods.


What was Andromeda's mother's name?

Andromeda's mother's name was Cassiopeia. She was a queen in Greek mythology, known for her beauty and arrogance.


What is the name of Perseus's wife?

Andromeda.


Is there a star name Andromeda?

Yes


Is the Andromeda the core of the moon?

No, it is not. Andromeda is a contellation and the name of a galaxy visible in the northern night sky on Earth.


How Andromeda got its name?

From the wife of Perseus.


Why did Michael Crichton name his book The Andromeda Strain?

Because it was about a virus strain that was thought to come from the Andromeda galaxy.


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


Other name for Andromeda galaxy?

M31 or NGC224