The constellation of Andromeda was established by Ptolemy. It was one of the original 48 constellations listed in his second century treatise Almagest.
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not 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.
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.
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
There are many. See related link for a description of what constellation do border Andromeda.
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a constellation
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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.
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.
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
There are many. See related link for a description of what constellation do border Andromeda.
Yes. All constellations are in the Milky Way. Note that the Andromeda constellation is not to be confused with the Andromeda Galaxy.
Andromeda's meaning is "leader of men"
Nobody discovered constellations; they were invented. Somebody must have said something like "this group of stars looks like such-and-such", and given it the appropriate name.
Andromeda was always mortal; after death she became the constellation Andromeda.
Andromeda is named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology. She was known for being beautiful and was the daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia. The constellation Andromeda is located near the constellation Cepheus, which represents her father.
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