BellaOnline Forums Education Astronomy Andromeda the Chained Princess *new article*

Andromeda stands in the northern sky eternally chained to her rock. She is one of the five constellations that Ptolemy described in the second century, all part of one particular ancient Greek myth. In the constellation is a quadruple star, a blue snowball, exoplanets and spiral galaxies.

Andromeda the Chained Princess

Mona, you have probably seen this story told in the film, "Clash of the Titans." There have been 2 versions, 1981 and 2010.

Hi Mona. I really enjoy reading your articles on the constellations -- and you know how much I love mythologies. Great article.