Andromeda is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolemy and remains one of the 88 modern constellations.

Brightest star: α And (Alpheratz) (2.07^m)

Symbolism: Andromeda, the Chained Woman

Meteor showers: Andromedids (Bielids)

Declination: 53.1870041°–21.6766376°

Stars: Alpha Andromedae, Beta Andromedae, MORE

Names: The Chained Woman, The Chained Lady