Constellation | |
List of stars in Andromeda | |
Abbreviation | And |
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Genitive | Andromedae |
Pronunciation | Template:IPA-en, genitive /ænˈdrɒmɨdiː/ |
Symbolism |
Andromeda, the Woman Chained[1] |
Right ascension | 1 h |
Declination | +40° |
Quadrant | NQ1 |
Area | 722 sq. deg. (19th) |
Main stars | 4, 18 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 65 |
Stars with planets | 10 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
Brightest star | α And (Alpheratz) (2.07m) |
Nearest star |
Ross 248 (10.30 ly, 3.16 pc) |
Messier objects | 3 |
Meteor showers | Andromedids (Bielids) |
Bordering constellations |
Perseus Cassiopeia Lacerta Pegasus Pisces Triangulum |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |
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Notable deep space objects[]
- Andromeda Galaxy, M31
- Messier 32
References[]
- ^ Allen (1899) p.31.