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Andromeda is a constellation, but because one of the best-known and most-photographed galaxies is M31, the "great nebula in Andromeda", the name is often used to refer to the galaxy.
Charles Messier was a French astronomer who was a fanatic about comets. Most of his astronomical observations were done while hunting for comets. But there are a lot of faintly bright fuzzy things in the sky that are NOT comets, and Messier achieved lasting fame for his list of things that look like comets but are not comets.
M31 is "item number 31" in Messier's list of fuzzy things that aren't comets.
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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 Andromeda?
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.
How did Andromeda become a constellation?
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a 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 the Andromeda galaxy named after the Goddess Andromeda?
The Andromeda galaxy was named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology, not the goddess. Andromeda was the daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia, and she was known for her beauty. The galaxy was named after her due to its proximity to the constellation named after her mother, Cassiopeia.
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 Andromeda?
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.
How did Andromeda become a constellation?
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a 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.
What constellation and Galaxy have in comin?
andromeda because they have the same name.
Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after the Goddess Andromeda?
The Andromeda galaxy was named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology, not the goddess. Andromeda was the daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia, and she was known for her beauty. The galaxy was named after her due to its proximity to the constellation named after her mother, Cassiopeia.
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
Where is the Andromeda Galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy (also known as Messier 31 or M31) sometimes as the Great AndromedaNebula is a spiral galaxy approximately 2.5 million light years away in the constellation Andromeda, and is 220,000 light-years in diameter, and contains 1 trillion stars.[See link] For wikisky coordinates[See Link] For constellation directions to the Galaxy.
An elliptical galaxy about 2.9million light-years way is in the constellation of?
That might refer to M32, in the Andromeda constellation. It seems that the current distance estimate is 2.65 million light-years.
What are Orion and Andromeda?
Orion is a prominent constellation visible in the night sky, named after a hunter in Greek mythology. Andromeda is another constellation named after a princess in Greek mythology, and it is home to the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way.
What is andiomeda galaxy?
You may be referring to the Andromeda Galaxy. It is a spiral galaxy, in constellation Andromeda, and part of our Local Group. That means that, as galaxies go, it is fairly close to us.
