Andromeda

Abbreviation: And
Genitive: Andromedae
Translation: Princess of Ethiopia or the Chained Lady
Sky Chart
Peoria Astronomical Society Andromeda Page
Interactive star chart (Java applet)

Position in the Sky

Explanation of the following information
Right Ascension: 1 hour
Declination: 40 degrees
Visible between latitudes 90 and -40 degrees
Best seen in November (at 9:00 PM)

Named Stars

ALPHERATZ (Alpha And)
MIRACH (Beta And)
ALMAAK (Gamma 1 And)
Adhil (Xi And)

Messier Objects

M31 The Andromeda Galaxy (spiral galaxy)
M32 Satellite galaxy of Andromeda (elliptical galaxy)
M110 Satellite galaxy of Andromeda (elliptical galaxy)

The Story of Perseus

Take a look at the story of how Perseus slew Medusa, the mother of Pegasus, and rescued Andromeda, the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, from the sea monster Cetus.

More Andromeda information from U California - San Diego.

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