NS206

STAR OBSERVING PROJECT
ALPHA ANDROMEDA

Fall 2006-2007

Project Outline:

A. General Information About Alpha Andromeda
B. Mythological Story of Alpha Andromeda
C. Where is Alpha Andromeda on the Sky?
D. Observations of Alpha Andromeda
E. Reference List

A. About Alpha Andromeda:

Alpha Andromeda is the brightest star in Andromeda Constellation. Alpha Andromeda, also called Alpheratz, is the northeastern star of the Great Square of Pegasus. Almach, Gamma Andromeda is toward lower left, while Mirach (Beta Andromeda.) takes place below the center of constellation. The star near the lower edge at left of the system is in Triangulum. The M31, Andromeda Nebula, is located toward top center. Nu Andromeda (named as Nu And in the figure given below) is just down and to the left of it. Epsilon is the lower right of the trio down and to the left of Alpha Andromeda.
The figure given below shows the Andromeda Constellation:


B. Mythological Story of Alpha......

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