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  • Andromeda Constellation: Myths, Stars, and the Wonders of the Universe

    Andromeda Constellation: Myths, Stars, and the Wonders of the Universe

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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…