Glossary term: Andrômeda
Description: Andrômeda é uma constelação e é mais conhecida como a localização da galáxia de Andrômeda. Seu nome vem da mitologia grega - Andrômeda era filha do rei Cefeu e da rainha Cassiopeia e foi oferecida como sacrifício ao monstro marinho Cetus. Ela foi salva pelo herói Perseu, que então se casou com ela.
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Mapa da Constelação de Andrômeda
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Pisces Constellation Map
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