andromeda

n. the large group of stars that is closest to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.

n. the nearest major spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, located approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth.

“On a very clear night, you can see Andromeda without using a telescope.”

“Astronomers predict that Andromeda and the Milky Way will eventually collide in several billion years, merging into a single elliptical galaxy.”

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n. a pattern of stars in the northern sky named after a princess from an old Greek story.

n. a constellation of the northern sky, situated between Perseus and Pegasus, representing the mythological figure of the same name.

“The star chart helped the students locate Andromeda in the autumn sky.”

“The Andromeda constellation contains several notable deep-sky objects, though it is most famous for housing the spiral galaxy that shares its name.”

Technical

n. a princess in Greek myths who was rescued from a sea monster by the hero Perseus.

n. the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, famously chained to a rock as a sacrifice before being rescued by Perseus.

“The painting shows Andromeda chained to a rock while Perseus flies to save her.”

“The myth of Andromeda has inspired countless works of Western art, from Renaissance paintings to classical operas.”

Literary

n. a small evergreen bush with white or pink flowers that grows in gardens or wet areas.

n. any shrub belonging to the genus Pieris or the species Andromeda polifolia, typically featuring leathery leaves and bell-shaped flowers.

“The gardener planted a row of Andromeda along the edge of the pond.”

“Andromeda polifolia is a small evergreen shrub that thrives in peat bogs and acidic soil across northern temperate regions.”

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