Andromeda

: Insulted, the sea god Poseidon sent a monster named Cetus to ravage the kingdom.

: The hero Perseus, fresh from slaying Medusa, used her severed head to turn Cetus to stone and rescue the princess. Andromeda

: Athena eventually placed Andromeda among the stars as a constellation, alongside her family and her rescuer. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) : Insulted, the sea god Poseidon sent a

The Andromeda Galaxy is our closest major galactic neighbor and the largest member of the Local Group. Key Characteristics The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) The Andromeda Galaxy is

The Andromeda constellation: Facts, myth and location - Space

In Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia of Aethiopia. Her story is one of divine punishment and heroic rescue:

: The queen boasted that Andromeda was more beautiful than the Nereids (sea nymphs).