Tag: Andromeda Galaxy
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The Andromeda constellation graces the northern heavens, nestled between the recognizable W shape of Cassiopeia and the Great Square of Pegasus. As one of the 48 constellations cataloged in Claudius Ptolemy’s 2nd-century work, the Almagest, Andromeda’s namesake is the enchanting princess Andromeda, offspring of Queen Cassiopeia and consort to the legendary hero, Perseus. This celestial…
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The Andromeda Galaxy, situated a mere couple of billion light years away, is our Milky Way’s closest neighboring galaxy. It stands as one of the few galaxies observable to the naked eye from Earth. Enthusiasts of the night sky are often captivated by the Andromeda constellation, which derives its name from a legendary princess who,…