Andromeda

Andromeda

Abbreviation:
And
Genitive:
Andromedae
Translation:
Of Ethiopia or the Chained Lady
Right Ascention:
1h 0m
Declination:
40°

Andromeda was the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia. She was chained to the rocks to be sacrificed to the hungry sea monster Cetus as a punishment for her mother's vanity. She escaped becoming luncheon by Perseus, who is located next to her in the sky.

NGC Objects in this Constellation