Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
andromeda
noun
/ænˈdrɒmɪdə/
Definition
Andromeda is a large spiral galaxy located about 2.537 million light-years from Earth, and it is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.
Examples
- The Andromeda galaxy can be seen with the naked eye on clear nights.
- In the night sky, Andromeda is part of a constellation that shares her name.
Meaning
In mythology, Andromeda is a princess in Greek mythology who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster but was saved by the hero Perseus.
Synonyms
- M31
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Messier 31
