Andromeda

Major constellation of the northern hemisphere, visible in autumn. Its main feature is the Andromeda galaxy. The star Alpha Andromedae forms one corner of the Square of Pegasus. It is named after the princess of Greek mythology.

In 2005 astronomers announced that the galaxy is three times larger than previously thought, estimating it to be 220,000 light years across.

Andromeda

Genus of plants belonging to the Ericaceae (heather) family. They are shrubs native to Europe, Asia and North America. Bog rosemary Andromeda polifolia grows in British peat bogs; rosemary-leaved marsh andromeda A. rosmarinifolia is found in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Andromeda

In Greek mythology, an Ethiopian princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. She was rescued by Perseus, who married her.