Andromeda (constellation)
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| List of stars in Andromeda | |
| Abbreviation: | And |
| Genitive: | Andromedae |
| Symbology: | |
| Right ascension: | 1 h |
| Declination: | +40° |
| Area: | 722 sq. deg. (19th) |
| Main stars: | 4, 18 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars: | 65 |
| Stars known to have planets: | 8 |
| Bright stars: | 3 |
| Nearby stars: | 3 |
| Brightest star: | α And (Alpheratz) (2.07m) |
| Nearest star: | Ross 248 ( ly) |
| Messier objects: | 3 |
| Meteor showers: | Andromedids (Bielids) |
| Bordering constellations: | Perseus Cassiopeia Lacerta Pegasus Pisces Triangulum |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November |
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Andromeda is a constellation in the northern sky. It is named after the princess Andromeda in Greek mythology. It is sometimes called "the Chained Lady" or "the Chained Woman" in English.[1] It has also been called Persea ("Perseus's wife")[1] or Cepheis ("Cepheus's daughter").[1] The Andromeda Galaxy is inside the constellation, so it has the same name.
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