Perseus and Andromeda Constellations

Perseus and Andromeda Constellations

Perseus and Andromeda from a 14th century star atlas. Perseus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the Greek hero Perseus. They were two of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remain two of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Located in the northern celestial hemisphere, it lies nearby several other constellations from the legend of Perseus, including Andromeda. Located north of the celestial equator, it is named for Andromeda, daughter of Cassiopeia, in the Greek myth, who was chained to a rock to be eaten by the sea monster Cetus. Andromeda is most prominent during autumn evenings in the Northern Hemisphere, along with several other constellations named for characters in the Perseus myth. Perseus is bordered by Aries and Taurus to the south, Auriga to the east, Camelopardalis and Cassiopea to the north, and Andromeda and Triangulum to the west. Covering 615 square degrees, it ranks twenty-fourth of the 88 constellations in size. It appears prominently in the northern sky during the Northern Hemisphere's spring.

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