Glossary term: Andromède
Description: Andromède est une constellation connue pour abriter la galaxie d'Andromède. Son nom provient de la mythologie grecque : Andromède était la fille du roi Céphée et de la reine Cassiopée et fut offerte en sacrifice au monstre marin Cetus. Elle fut sauvée par le héros Persée qui l'épousa.
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Carte de la constellation d'Andromède
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Pisces Constellation Map
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