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.
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Andromeda is not a constellation, but rather a constellation in the northern sky. It is named after the princess Andromeda in Greek mythology.
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a constellation
The Andromeda galaxy was named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology. The constellation Andromeda, in which the galaxy is found, is also named after her. It was named as such because of its proximity to the constellation and its association with the myth.
The Andromeda galaxy is named after the constellation Andromeda, which is named after a princess in Greek mythology. The galaxy appears in the constellation Andromeda in the night sky.
The constellation that does not border Andromeda is Orion. Orion is located in a different part of the night sky compared to Andromeda.
Andromeda's meaning is "leader of men"