Andromeda most commonly refers to: *

Andromeda (mythology) In Greek mythology, Andromeda (; or ) is the daughter of Cepheus (father of Andromeda), Cepheus, the king of Aethiopia, and his wife, Cassiopeia (mother of Andromeda), Cassiopeia. When Cassiopeia boasts that she (or Andromeda) is more beautifu ...

, a princess from Greek mythology *

Andromeda (constellation) Andromeda is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolemy, and one of the 88 modern constellations. Located in the northern celestial hemisphere, it is named for Andromeda, daughter of Cassiopeia, ...

, a region of the Earth's night sky * The

Andromeda Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy and is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. It was originally named the Andromeda Nebula and is cataloged as Messier 31, M31, and NGC 224. Andromeda has a Galaxy#Isophotal diameter, D25 isop ...

, an astronomical object within the constellation Andromeda may also refer to:

Artistic works

Fine art

* '' Andromeda Chained to the Rocks'', a 1631 painting by Rembrandt * '' Andromeda (Rodin)'', an 1889 sculpture by Auguste Rodin

Literature

* ''Andromeda'' (play), lost mythological tragedy by Euripides from 412 BC * ''Andromeda'' (novel), 1957 science fiction novel by Ivan Yefremov * ''The Andromeda'' Strain, 1969 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton * '' The Andromeda Evolution'', 2019 science fiction novel by Daniel H. Wilson, sequel to ''

The Andromeda Strain ''The Andromeda Strain'' is a 1969 novel by American writer Michael Crichton, his first novel under his own name and his sixth novel overall. It documents the outbreak of a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism in Arizona and the team of scie ...

Music

Classical

* "Andromède", a symphonic poem written by French composer

Augusta Holmès Augusta Mary Anne Holmès (16 December 1847 – 28 January 1903) was a French composer of Ireland, Irish descent. In 1871, Holmès became a French nationality law, French national and added the accent to her last name.Rollo Myers: "Augusta Holmè ...

, 1883 * ''Andromeda'', a cantata for the Three Choirs Festival by English composer

Charles Harford Lloyd Charles Harford Lloyd (Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, Thornbury, 16 October 1849 – Eton, Berkshire, Eton, 16 October 1919)Cyril Rootham, 1905

Pop

* Andromeda (English band), a 1960s psychedelic rock band from Britain, or their eponymous debut album *

Andromeda (Swedish band) Andromeda is a progressive metal band from Sweden formed in 1999. They are currently signed to Massacre Records, Replica Records and Avalon/Marquee. The style emphasizes on strong keyboards and technical drumming. The band is also well known fo ...

, a 2000s progressive metal band from Sweden * Love Outside Andromeda, a 2000s indie rock band from Australia, initially simply, Andromeda * ''Andromeda'', 1983 album and track by Harry Thumann * ''Andromeda'', 2010 EP by Erra * "Andromeda" (Elodie song), a song from ''

This Is Elodie ''This Is Elodie'' is the third studio album by Italian singer Elodie (singer), Elodie, released by Island Records on 31 January 2020. It features collaborations with Gemitaiz, Marracash, Fabri Fibra, Margherita Vicario, Ernia, Michele Bravi, Gué ...

'', 2020 * "Andromeda" (Gorillaz song), a song from ''

Humanz ''Humanz'' is the fifth studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released on 28 April 2017 by Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Warner Bros. Records in the United States. It was the band's first studio album released in seven years, fo ...

'', 2017 * "Andromeda" (Weyes Blood song), a song from ''

Titanic Rising ''Titanic Rising'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Weyes Blood, released on April 5, 2019 by Sub Pop. Produced by the artist along with Jonathan Rado, it is influenced by 1970s FM radio. Its lyrical themes a ...

'', 2019 * "Andromeda", a song by Chicane '' Behind the Sun'', 2000 * "Andromeda", a song by

Dance with the Dead Dance with the Dead is an American music duo formed in California in 2013 by Justin Pointer and Tony Kim. Their music has been characterized as a blend of Metal (music genre), metal and synthwave, as well as "dark synthwave". History Dance wi ...

, 2014 * "Andromeda", a song by Dethklok from ''

Dethalbum III ''Dethalbum III'' is the third full-length album by virtual death metal band Dethklok, from the Adult Swim animated series ''Metalocalypse''. The CD and deluxe CD/DVD were released on October 16, 2012. It contains music from the second, third a ...

'', 2012 * "Andromeda", a song by Ensiferum from ''

Thalassic ''Thalassic'' is the eighth studio album by Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. It was released on 10 July 2020 through Metal Blade Records. It is the first Ensiferum album to feature new keyboardist and clean vocalist Pekka Montin, who joined th ...

'', 2020 * "Andromeda", a song by Hopesfall from ''

The Satellite Years ''The Satellite Years'' is the second studio album by the post-hardcore band Hopesfall. It was released in 2002 on Trustkill Records, the group's first for the company. The album was also released on vinyl by One Day Savior Recordings. The album ...

'', 2002 * "Andromeda", a song by

Mechina A mechina kdam-tzvait (; "pre-military preparatory", plural mechinot) is an autonomous unit of specialized educational institutions valuing non-formal education and pre-military training in Israel. They are funded and supported by the Ministry ...

, 2011 * "Andromeda", a song by Omega Lithium from ''

Dreams in Formaline ''Dreams in Formaline'' is the debut album by industrial metal Industrial metal is the fusion of Heavy metal music, heavy metal and industrial music, typically employing repeating Heavy metal guitar, metal guitar riffs, sampling (music), sam ...

'', 2009 * "Andromeda", a song by

Zuckerbaby Zuckerbaby is an Alberta-based rock band that had some success in Canada during the late 1990s. The band formed out of local Calgary groove band Calliope. The band was known for its power pop influences and the thick lead guitar sounds of Reed ...

from the self-titled album, 1997

Other artistic works

* ''Andromeda'' (TV series), science fiction series created by Gene Roddenberry * '' Mass Effect: Andromeda'', the fourth installment in the main ''Mass Effect'' series released in 2017

Fictional characters

Andromeda (Marvel Comics) Andromeda Attumasen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by the Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an Atlantis (Marvel Comics), Atlantean of ''Marvel's'' shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. She ...

, female, Atlantian, mermaid-like character in the Marvel Universe * Andromeda (Pantheon), more obscure, female Marvel Comics character *

Andromeda Shun is a protagonist in the ''Saint Seiya'' media franchise, which originated in the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada, that subsequently inspired an anime series, soundtracks, Original video animation, OVAs, films, ...

, male Bronze Saint character in the ''Saint Seiya'' universe * Andromeda Tonks, a character in the ''Harry Potter'' series of novels and films *

Laurel Gand Laurel Gand is a superheroine appearing in DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries under the name Andromeda. She was created as a replacement for Supergirl, who was killed in ''Crisis on Infin ...

, female Legion of Super-Heroes member in the DC Comics Universe * Andromeda, a female character in the 2011 first-person shooter video game '' Conduit 2'' * Andromeda, a female character in the Disney animated TV series ''

Big City Greens ''Big City Greens'' is an American animated sitcom created by the Houghton Brothers that premiered on Disney Channel on June 18, 2018. The series follows the Green family—siblings Cricket and Tilly, their father Bill, and their Gramma Alice—a ...

Botany

* ''Andromeda'' (plant) (bog rosemary), a small, slender shrub native to Northern peat bogs * Colloquially, '' Pieris'' (fetterbushes), several large, broad-leafed, mountain shrubs

People

Andrómeda Kira (born July 30, 2003, in Torreón, Coahuila) is a Mexican '' luchadora enmascarada'', or masked professional wrestler working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), where she is one-half of th ...

, Mexican professional wrestler * Cassandro, Mexican professional wrestler, used the ring name Andrómeda in their early career * Andromeda Dunker, narrator of ''

House Hunters ''House Hunters'' is an American unscripted television series that airs on HGTV and is produced by Pie Town Productions. Each episode follows people making a decision about a new home purchase or rental. Debuting in October 1999, the show has ...

Ships

* HMS ''Andromeda'', several warships of the Royal Navy * ''Andromeda'' (1819), a 408-ton English ship * Andromeda-class attack cargo ship * ''Andromeda'' (2015), a luxury yacht * ''Andromeda'', a

Bavaria Bavaria, officially the Free State of Bavaria, is a States of Germany, state in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the list of German states by area, largest German state by land area, comprising approximately 1/5 of the total l ...

C50 sailing boat investigated by German authorities for its role in the

Nord Stream pipelines sabotage On 26 September 2022, a series of underwater explosions and consequent gas leaks occurred on 3 of 4 Nord Stream pipes, rendering them inoperable. The Nord Stream 1 (NS1) and Nord Stream 2 (NS2) are natural gas pipelines. They are two of 23 g ...

Other uses

* Andromeda (wine), produced by California winemaker Sean Thackrey * Andromeda (Chinese astronomy)