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Was Andromeda Galaxy the first galaxy discovered?
It's fair to say that our own galaxy was discovered first.
What are some galaxies discovered other than the Milky Way?
andromeda(m31) Lmc Smc.
How was the constellation Andromeda discovered?
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.
When was the Andromeda galaxy discovered the actual time and date?
Seven million years ago, at twenty-three minutes after ten.
Who was the scientist who discovered the Andromeda Nebula and that it was actually over 2 million light years away?
I doubt it was the same person who did both.
When was the Andromeda Galaxy discovered?
The Andromeda Galaxy is one of the few galaxies that is observable with the naked eye. Because of this, it cannot be said to be "discovered" as it has obviously been viewed by "man" since the earliest times.
What is the name of a Muslim astronomer who is believed to have discovered the galaxy of Andromeda in the tenth century?
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi was a Persian astronomer of the 10th century, who wrote the 'Book of Fixed Stars' in 964 AD. He is thought to have made the first recorded observation of the Andromeda galaxy, although it wasnt recognised as a separate galaxy from our own until well into the 20th century.
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.
Who discovered Andromeda?
Interesting question. The earliest reference I can find was that of the Persian astronomer, And al-Rahman al-Sufi who described it as a 'nebulous smear'. This was in 964AD! It was described by German astronomer Simon Marius observing through a telescope in 1764.
Who discovered the Andromeda constellation?
The Andromeda constellation has been known since ancient times and its discovery cannot be credited to a single individual. It was included in Ptolemy's list of 48 constellations in the 2nd century and has been observed by various civilizations throughout history.
Who did Andromeda marry?
Andromeda married Perseus.
