Andromeda most commonly refers to: *

Andromeda (mythology) In Greek mythology, Andromeda (; grc, Ἀνδρομέδα, Androméda or , ''Andromédē'') is the daughter of the king of Aethiopia, Cepheus, and his wife, Cassiopeia. When Cassiopeia boasts that she is more beautiful than the Nereids, Pose ...

, 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, in ...

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

Andromeda Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy (IPA: ), also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224 and originally the Andromeda Nebula, is a barred spiral galaxy with the diameter of about approximately from Earth and the nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way. The gal ...

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

Artistic works

Fine art

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Andromeda Chained to the Rocks ''Andromeda Chained to the Rocks'' (1630) is a 34 by 24.5 cm oil-on-panel painting by the Dutch Golden Age painter Rembrandt. It is now in the Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands. Andromeda represents Rembrandt's first full length mythological fe ...

'', 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 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton, his first novel under his own name and his sixth novel overall. It is written as a report documenting the efforts of a team of scientists investigating the outbreak o ...

Music

Andromeda (English band) Andromeda were an English psychedelic rock group, that formed in 1966.Larkin C 'Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music' (Muze UK Ltd, 1997) ) p13 However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann a new line-up recorde ...

, 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 for ...

, a 2000s progressive metal band from Sweden * Love Outside Andromeda, a 2000s indie rock band from Australia, initially simply, Andromeda * "Andromeda", a 2019 song by Weyes Blood from Titanic Rising * "Andromeda", a song by the death metal band Dethklok, from the 2012 album

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 and ...

* ''Andromeda'', 1982 album by

Harry Thumann Harry Thumann (28 February 1952 – 2001) was a Germans, German electronic music, electronic composer, record producer and audio engineering, sound engineer. He designed and built groundbreaking synthesizers and studio equipment from the early 196 ...

* "Andromeda" (Gorillaz song) * "Andromeda" (Elodie song) * "Andromeda", a song by Chicane from '' Behind the Sun'' * "Andromeda", a song by Canadian rock band Zuckerbaby * ''Andromeda'', 1905 dramatic cantata for soloists, chorus and orchestra by English composer

Cyril Rootham Cyril Bradley Rootham (5 October 1875 – 18 March 1938) was an English composer, educator and organist. His work at Cambridge University made him an influential figure in English music life. A Fellow of St John's College, where he was also or ...

* ''Andromeda'', 1886 cantata for the Three Choirs Festival by English composer Charles Harford Lloyd * "Andromède", 1883 symphonic poem written by French composer

Augusta Holmès Augusta Mary Anne Holmès (16 December 1847 – 28 January 1903) was a French composer of Irish descent (her father was from Youghal, Co. Cork). In 1871, Holmès became a French citizen and added the accent to her last name.Rollo Myers: "Augusta ...

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 Marvel Comics. The character is an Atlantean of Marvel's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. She is the illegitimate daughter of Attuma. P ...

, 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, OVAs, films, video games, and other c ...

, 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 in post-''Crisis on Infinite Earths' ...

, 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 '' Conduit 2'' is a first-person shooter video game developed by High Voltage Software for the Wii video game console. It is the sequel to ''The Conduit''. The definite article of the original title was dropped during development as the developer ...

Botany

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

People

Andromeda (wrestler) Saúl Armendáriz (born May 20, 1970) is an American-born Mexican ''luchador'', or professional wrestler, who works as an ''exótico'' for several independent promotions all over the world under the ring name Cassandro. He is a former NWA World ...

, Mexican professional wrestler * 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. Format ''House Hunters'' follows indiv ...

Ships

* HMS ''Andromeda'', several warships of the Royal Navy * ''Andromeda'' (1819), a 408-ton English ship

Other uses

Andromeda (wine) Sean Haley Thackrey (July 9, 1942May 30, 2022) was an American winemaker based in the town of Bolinas in Marin County, California. Prior to winemaking, he was a director of an art gallery.Fisher, Lawrence M. (November 7, 1993)"Tiny Wineries Wit ...

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