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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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Who were Andromeda's parents?
Andromeda was the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia in Greek mythology.
Constellation named after mythical greek princess?
Andromeda, daughter of King Cephus and Queen Cassiopeia.
What is the myth about the big dipper?
One myth about the Big Dipper involves the story of the Great Bear constellation's four hunters chasing it. Another myth involves the seven stars representing the seven daughters of Atlas being pursued by Orion. These myths vary across different cultures.
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
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).
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.
What constellations are associated with he loved Andromeda and saved her from Cetus?
The constellations associated with the story of Perseus saving Andromeda from Cetus are Perseus, Andromeda, and Cetus. These constellations are part of Greek mythology and are visible in the night sky.
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 Andromeda strain?
The Andromeda strain is a fictitious extraterrestrial microorganism described in Michael Crichton's novel of the same name. In the story, the Andromeda strain is a deadly microbe that causes rapid blood clotting in infected individuals. It is also the focus of a government research project aiming to study its potential as a biological weapon.
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).
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.
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
What were the main characters in this story Perseus and gorgons?
Acrisius, Danaë, Perseus, Polydectes, gorgons (Medusa, Stheno, Euryale), Andromeda.
Who did Andromeda marry?
Andromeda married Perseus.
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.
