Astronomy Class
Andromeda in mythology was a daughter of Kifeas, king of Kifines and Cassiope, grand children of Aiolos god of the winds.
Andromeda considered herself more beautiful than goddess Venus and Hera so, Poseidon, in order to punish her arrogance, sent floods and a sea monster to ruin the land of Kifeas.
The Oracle said that Kifeas should sacrifice his daughter Andromeda to stop the tragedy. Kifeas against his will obeyed and tied his daughter on a rock near the sea. At that time Perseys was passing with his ship near that coast returning from Medusa's lair. When he listened to her story he felt pity for her and took her along.
However Andromeda was so beautiful that Perseys fell in love with her. He married her and she gave him six sons and two daughters.
Observing Galaxy M31 one can easily tell why it is called Andromeda. It is one of the most spectacular and beautiful sights on the night sky.
Andromeda is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way......
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